This Week in Surgery Centers

This Week In Surgery Centers

If you’re in the ASC industry, then you’re in the right place. Every week our hosts will recap the latest news impacting ASCs, and share an interesting conversation we had with our featured guest. New episodes released every Tuesday!

  1. The CMS 2026 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs

    7月22日

    The CMS 2026 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs

    Alex Taira from ASCA breaks down the key takeaways from CMS's 2026 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs. From reimbursement rates to the ASC Covered Procedures List and quality reporting changes, Alex shares what ASC leaders need to know from the 913-page proposal. In our news recap, we highlight an AI-JAMA partnership, payer challenges facing anesthesiologists, tips to prevent cyberattacks, and a breakthrough device preserving donor organs. ASCA Resources: Proposed Rule Highlights Propsed Rule Webinar on 7/22/25 ASCA’s 60-Second Survey National Advocacy DayNews Stories: JAMA signs multi-year deal with OpenEvidence The payer issues pressing anesthesiologists Offensive Mindset: Preventing Cyberattacks ‘Life-saving’ organ-preserving device wins major awardBrought to you by HST Pathways.

    25 分钟
  2. Maximizing OR Utilization in Ortho ASCs

    7月15日

    Maximizing OR Utilization in Ortho ASCs

    This week, ASC expert Carol Hiatt joins us to share practical tips for improving OR utilization in orthopedic surgery centers. With over 30 years in the industry, Carol dives into common causes of underutilization and how to fix them. Then in our Data & Insights segment, we spotlight dental ASCs. Drawing from 35 facilities and over 15,000 cases, we break down key metrics like block utilization, pre-auth rates, and patient deposit collection. Resources Mentioned: https://www.hstpathways.com/specialty-data/dental Brought to you by HST Pathways.

    32 分钟
  3. The 8-Step Software Evaluation Checklist

    7月1日

    The 8-Step Software Evaluation Checklist

    Kevin Turner is the Sr. VP of IT & Analytics at HealthCrest Surgical Management. He has been in IT for over 30 years and has been through the software evaluation process countless times. Kevin shares with us his repeatable, proven, 8-step process that anyone can use to guide their software decisions. Whether you’re choosing your first system or replacing a legacy tool, this structured approach will help you navigate the process with confidence. With so many vendors and features to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but this step-by-step process will keep you focused on what matters most and make sure all stakeholders are happy with the decision. In our news recap, we’ll cover the DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, Ascension’s acquisition of AMSURG, the biggest opportunity for growth in ASCs, and, of course, end the news segment with a positive story about a nurse who uses her own personal tragedy to provide once-in-a-lifetime care. Recommend 8-Step Process: Define Business Needs and Objectives Assemble a Cross-Functional Selection Team Gather Requirements and Prioritize Features Research the Market and Identify Potential Vendors Evaluate and Compare Options Assess Integration, Security, and Compliance Review Costs and Negotiate Contracts Pilot, Test, and Finalize the DecisionResources Mentioned: ASC Stakeholders Voice Market-Competition Concerns, Ask DOJ Task Force to Cut Red Tape Ascension agrees to acquire Amsurg to expand ambulatory surgery reach The biggest opportunities for ASC growth  From Paralyzed Patient to Spinal Cord Nurse: Rachel Stewart, BSN, RN, Turns Trauma into TriumphBrought to you by HST Pathways.

    37 分钟
  4. Highlight Reel – 15 Tips to Improve Your Surgery Center

    6月17日

    Highlight Reel – 15 Tips to Improve Your Surgery Center

    At the end of every discussion, we always ask our guests, “What is one thing our listeners can do this week to improve their surgery centers?” For today’s episode, we took the last 15 answers we received from our guests and turned them into a 20-minute highlight reel. This roundup features, in order: Scott Allen, Becky Ziegler-Otis, Tina DiMarino, Kathy Wilson, Ryan Short, Colin Park, Mayte Rechani, Mark Henderson Leary, Maddie Traylor, Richard Parker, Melanie Howitt, Kristle Young, Josh Rudd, Nyleen Flores, Shannen Reyes-Aguayo, and Will Evans. A huge thank you to everyone who has shared their advice! Brought to you by HST Pathways.

    17 分钟
  5. ASCA Session Recap: Advanced Financial Strategies

    6月10日

    ASCA Session Recap: Advanced Financial Strategies

    Will Evans, HST’s Senior Director of Data Science and Insights, is fresh off presenting Advanced Financial Strategies at last month’s ASCA conference. I wanted to spend a few minutes with Will recapping the second half of that presentation for those who may have missed it, including four key metrics for assessing financial health, how to identify the most important metrics for your unique ASC, and ways to incorporate benchmarking. If you’re looking to strengthen your ASC’s financial performance, this is a great place to start—and you’ll hear a success story or two along the way. After my conversation with Will, we’ll shift to our Data & Insights segment. You’re likely familiar with our full State of the ASC Industry Report, but we recently released 12 new specialty benchmarking reports—shorter, data-focused reports that take a deeper dive into one specialty at a time. Today, I’ll spotlight average monthly revenue trends for two longstanding specialties—Gastroenterology and Ophthalmology—versus two emerging specialties—Cardiology and Total Joints. We’ll break down average monthly case volume, revenue per case, and what trends we’re seeing across these specialties. Resources Mentioned: https://www.hstpathways.com/specialty-data/gastroenterology/ https://www.hstpathways.com/specialty-data/ophthalmology/ https://www.hstpathways.com/specialty-data/cardiovascular/ https://www.hstpathways.com/specialty-data/totaljoint/Brought to you by HST Pathways.

    26 分钟
  6. Smarter Credentialing Strategies

    6月3日

    Smarter Credentialing Strategies

    Nyleen Flores, CEO of MedElevate, and Shannen Reyes, President of Advanced Quality Compliance, are joining us today. With decades of experience between them, Nyleen and Shannen have helped countless surgery centers streamline their credentialing processes, reducing risk and improving patient safety along the way. In this episode, we unpack common misconceptions, share tools and systems that actually work, and chat about their brand-new podcast, Credentialing Chronicles. Later in the episode, I’ll walk through our latest Data & Insights spotlight. You’ve probably seen our full State of the ASC Industry Report, but we’ve just released 12 new benchmarking reports focused on specific specialties. Today, we're focusing in on Cardiovascular ASCs—with insights from 108 centers and roughly 9,000 cases. Resources Mentioned: https://www.hstpathways.com/specialty-data/cardiovascular Brought to you by HST Pathways.

    27 分钟
  7. Behind the Scenes of Opening an ASC

    5月20日

    Behind the Scenes of Opening an ASC

    Josh Rudd recently opened Knoxville Spine Surgery Center, his first time leading the launch of a brand-new facility. I sat down with Josh to hear what the process was really like, from the initial idea all the way to their very first procedure. Whether you're planning a new build or just curious about what it takes to open an ASC from scratch, this conversation is packed with first-hand insights you'll find both valuable and engaging. After my conversation with Josh, we’ll head into our Data & Insights segment. HST released its annual State of the Industry report in September, based on data from 590 surgery centers. Today, we’re diving into expected vs. actual OR start times and sharing practical tips to help keep your schedule running on time. Resources Mentioned: HST’s State of the Industry Report Brought to you by HST Pathways.

    21 分钟
  8. Improving Profitability: Reducing Days in AR

    5月13日

    Improving Profitability: Reducing Days in AR

    We’re continuing our series on Improving Profitability. Last week, Melanie Howitt shared how AI and automation can improve your ability to collect outstanding balances. This week, Kristle Young from Collective RCM joins us to discuss strategies for reducing days in AR. In our news recap, we cover key trends from the ASCA Conference, the rise of shoulder replacements, a new joint venture between Cleveland Clinic and Regent Surgical, and end on a high note with this year’s Nap Gary Award recipient. Resources Mentioned: ASCA 2025 Recap: Profitability, Tech, and Leadership Gaining Ground Cleveland Clinic, Regent Surgical Strike ASC Joint Venture Agreement Wilson Receives Nap Gary Award for Lifetime Achievement Brought to you by HST Pathways.

    31 分钟
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If you’re in the ASC industry, then you’re in the right place. Every week our hosts will recap the latest news impacting ASCs, and share an interesting conversation we had with our featured guest. New episodes released every Tuesday!

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  • 创作者
    This Week In Surgery Centers
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    121
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
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    © Copyright HST, Healthcare Systems & Technologies, LLC 2023
  • 节目网站
    This Week in Surgery Centers

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