by Kayla Hasler | Apr 28, 2026 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
8 minute read Imagine performing surgery with the wrong tools. It’s beyond ideal. That’s what it can feel like when ASCs rely on EMRs designed primarily for physician practices or inpatient hospitals, where workflows and documentation priorities differ...
by HST Editorial | Mar 10, 2026 | Data & Analytics, Electronic Charting, HST Data Services
6 minute read Patient tracking boards provide surgical teams with a clear, real-time view of each patient’s location and status throughout the perioperative process. Centers use them to coordinate staff, reduce delays, and support families waiting for updates. These...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Feb 20, 2026 | Clinical Strategy, Compliance, Electronic Charting, Patient Safety
7 minute read Beginning with the CY 2022 Medicare Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program (finalized in the FY 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS rulemaking), CMS added a SAFER Guides measure for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) that is reported as a simple...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 2, 2025 | Billing & Inventory, Clinical Strategy, Electronic Charting, EMR/EHR, Supply Chain Management
4 minute read When I started my OR career, surgical preference cards were hoarded and treated as if they were gold or diamonds. Each nurse had to glean what each provider preferred in supplies and setup, and heaven forbid they share that knowledge with coworkers....
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 2, 2025 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
9 minute read Electronic health records (EHRs) are finally making themselves a must-have in the Ambulatory Surgery setting. However, convincing some physician owners of the value of this change is not always a walk in the park. We often encounter scenarios where...
by HST Editorial | Dec 2, 2025 | Electronic Charting, New Surgery Centers
8 minute read Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance patient safety. For many facilities, this begins with how patients are tracked throughout their care journey. Traditionally, clinics and...
