by Kayla Hasler | Aug 10, 2026 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
9 minute read ASC administrators already know their paper charting is costing them something. What’s harder to see is exactly how much, and where it’s leaking out. That question matters more in 2026 than it did a year ago. CMS finalized a 2.6% update to...
by HST Editorial | Aug 10, 2026 | EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
8 minute read Congratulations! You have decided to switch to a paperless surgery center or upgrade your existing EHR. That is a big decision and one you won’t regret, provided you have done the upfront research to choose the right partner for your ASC. But are you...
by Kayla Hasler | Apr 12, 2024 | 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 Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 9, 2022 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASChstpathways.com As we plan for 2023, ASCs are doing themselves a disservice by continuing to chart on paper. Between the increased utilization of the ASC space for surgical care and the ever-growing need to communicate...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Sep 16, 2022 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR, Patient Safety
4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASChstpathways.com In a recent blog, I mentioned my obsession with Tom Cruise. But after doing some research for this article and some personal soul searching, I guarantee I would not go snooping in his medical record if...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Jun 12, 2022 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
11 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...
