Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Trends for 2025
Jan 15, 2025
One of the most significant, sector-shaping trends in health care is the migration of care out of the traditional hospital and into lower-cost outpatient settings. Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market growth reflects this idea. In light of this overarching theme of care shifting into non-traditional settings,...
Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Design Trends to Watch
Dec 23, 2024
As ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continue to adapt to industry trends, their designs will likely become even more patient-focused, efficient and technologically advanced. "The key is balancing the needs of patients, families and medical staff," Jeffrey Brand, executive director at global architecture and...
Vast Majority of Hospitals Plan to Grow Their Ambulatory Surgery Center Portfolios
Dec 11, 2024
Hospital ambulatory surgery center (ASC) investment activity is surging. That's according to the soon-to-be-released Annual Hospital Leadership ASC Survey from Avanza Healthcare Strategies. HST Pathways previewed some of the major takeaways from the report in a LinkedIn post on Dec. 4. HST Pathways is a...
Site-of-Care Shifts Continue as Outpatient Procedures Migrate to ASCs
Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. health care system continues to become more decentralized. As part of that trend, health care services continue to trickle down from hospitals and health systems to freestanding entities, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). While the pace of such site-of-care shifts feels fast, it has actually...
2024 Annual Report Projects High Growth in ASC Volume
Jul 22, 2024
ASC volume will go up 21% to 44 million, according to Sg2's 2024 Impact of Change report. "The aging population, epidemiological drivers and improved diagnostic capabilities will drive increased demand for surgical services over the coming decade," says Tori Richie, senior consulting director of intelligence at...
EMR systems and patient flow: a comprehensive guide
May 16, 2024
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are nothing new; in fact, the concept dates back to the 1960s and some of the very first computers. But as the technology has evolved, the features and benefits have become more advanced and extensive. When implemented correctly, EMRs can contribute to better operational efficiency...
Patient appointment system vs. patient flow system - which do you need?
Mar 29, 2024
In today's complex healthcare environments, efficiency and patient satisfaction are more important than ever before. From the moment a patient walks through the door to the time they leave, their experience can significantly impact their overall health outcomes—and the success of your healthcare...
Lean Healthcare—The Push & Pull Concept
Mar 01, 2024
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times; patients don't like to wait. This isn't exactly new information, but the question remains: How can you improve wait times? Simply changing the name from "The Waiting Room" to "The Reception Area" is not going to...
Creating a Better Nurse Call System
Mar 01, 2024
Nurse call systems are a requirement for many different types of medical facilities. In most states, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) makes this determination. They often will require a nurse call system in environments in which the absence of a nurse call...