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...

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