Patient Flow Blog

Site-of-Care Shifts Continue as Outpatient Procedures Migrate to ASCs

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...

2024 Annual Report Projects High Growth in ASC Volume

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...

EMR systems and patient flow: a comprehensive guide

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...

Patient appointment system vs. patient flow system - which do you need?

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...

Lean Healthcare—The Push & Pull Concept

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...

Creating a Better Nurse Call System

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...

Outpatient Clinic Sales See Surge in Specialized Services and Multidisciplinary Centers

The outpatient clinics market is predicted to develop at a CAGR of 4.2% attaining a value of US$ 40,761.7 million by the end of 2023. The outpatient clinics market size is projected to be valued at US$ 61,372.4...

More than 7 in 10 Health Systems Intend to Invest In/Affiliate with ASCs

The majority of hospitals and health systems are accelerating their ASC investment strategies, with more than 7 out of 10 systems intending to continue investing in and affiliating with ASCs moving forward, according...

What's driving PE investment in ASCs

ASC is attracting private equity investment across the country. Private equity interest in the ASC space has increased in the last few years. Two of the largest ASC chains — Surgery Partners and AmSurg —...