by HST Editorial | May 5, 2026 | ASC Operations, Cybersecurity
6 minute read Ambulatory Surgery Centers rely on interconnected clinical, scheduling, billing, and patient communication systems that handle electronic protected health information (ePHI). The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities (and business associates) to...
by HST Editorial | May 5, 2026 | ASC Operations, Case Cost Forecasting
5 minute read ASC case volume, payer mix, implant utilization, staffing coverage, and Medicare rate updates change fast enough that ASC financial forecasting works best as a repeatable operating process, not an annual spreadsheet exercise. Calendar Year 2026 Medicare...
by HST Editorial | May 4, 2026 | Profitability
5 minute read For ASC leaders, profitability is no longer just about increasing case volume. Success now requires a forensic understanding of which cases, payers, and clinical workflows drive actual margin while maintaining safety and compliance. In an era of...
by HST Editorial | Mar 10, 2026 | ASC Operations, Compliance
8 minute read Regulatory oversight in Ambulatory Surgery Centers is detailed and fast-paced. Leaders, managers, and staff must stay aligned with requirements that protect patients, support quality care, and keep the center positioned for accreditation and...
by HST Editorial | Mar 10, 2026 | ASC Operations, Patient Payments, Profitability
5 minute read Ambulatory services in medical billing are defined by rigorous mandates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, state regulators, and commercial payers. For an Ambulatory Surgery Center, the operational goal is maintaining a defensible...
