Hospitals & Health Systems Embracing the Outpatient Industry Are Unlocking New Revenue Opportunities.

Avoid falling behind – take advantage of the changing tides by implementing software at your health system’s surgery centers that has been built specifically for ASCs.

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The outpatient surgery sector is seeing significant growth

Impressive Cost Savings

Outpatient surgeries are generally less expensive than inpatient surgeries. Lower overhead costs, higher efficiencies, greater patient outcomes, and better reimbursement rates all contribute.

Shifting Payer Requirements

Changes in healthcare policies and insurance reimbursement models are continuing to favor outpatient surgeries. These policies encourage (or in some cases require) healthcare providers to shift suitable procedures to outpatient settings.

Patient Preference and Convenience

Many patients prefer outpatient surgery due to the convenience of recovering at home, which can be more comfortable and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections. The shorter time spent in medical facilities also means less disruption to patients’ daily lives.

Advancements in Medical Technology

Technological improvements in surgical techniques and anesthesia have made it possible for more complex procedures to be safely performed in an outpatient setting. Minimally invasive surgeries lead to quicker recovery times and lower risk of complications.

An Increased Interest in Joint Ventures

Due to all the revenue potential, there has been an uptick in hospital-owned ASCs and hospital-physician joint ventures. Joint ventures allow both entities to benefit from each other’s strengths while mitigating individual weaknesses, providing improved healthcare services in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.

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The specialized needs of ASCs require tailored solutions

It’s crucial to recognize that the one-size-fits-all approach of hospital-centric software like Epic or Cerner will not align with the unique needs of your ASCs. Attempting to force a square peg into a round hole will only lead to wasted time, inefficient workflows, and staff frustration. Opting for software built specifically for surgery centers is a game-changer.

Tailored Functionality for Enhanced Performance

Unlike hospital software, our specialized software addresses the unique needs of surgery centers where every minute matters. Charts are simple, reducing clicks and saving time. Billing is streamlined, resulting in fewer claim denials and financial hiccups. Scheduling has never been easier, thanks to enhanced block time functionality and online OR requests. This represents only a small fraction of the entire scope of our software’s capabilities.

Improved Financial Management

The financial landscape of surgery centers is distinct. Specialized ASC software offers targeted billing and coding functionalities that are fine-tuned for these scenarios, including simplified lists of CPT Codes and automated denial management tools. This ensures more accurate reimbursement and reduces the likelihood of billing errors.

Compliance and Reporting Made Simple

Our software is developed with regulatory requirements in mind, providing features that simplify compliance. Additionally, our software’s reporting tools are specifically designed to meet the reporting needs of surgery centers, making it easier to maintain compliance and track performance metrics.

Reduce or Eliminate Unprofitable Cases

With HST’s case cost forecasting, surgery centers can automate and streamline profitability analysis. By looking at their entire case schedule at a glance, ASCs can easily see their profit margin analysis for each case and are empowered to take next steps to improve or avoid unprofitable cases altogether.

Access ASC-Specific Benchmarking & Data

HST regularly publishes new data, and our annual State of the Industry Report leverages extensive ASC data to provide actionable insights for our clients. Additionally, we offer a premier data solution that can access all your data and custom reporting. With HST, you can connect your data to your BI tool for easy analysis of key metrics.

Enhanced User Experience

Software built for hospitals often comes with complexities and functionalities that are unnecessary for surgery centers, such as irrelevant chart requirements and counterintuitive page designs that don’t match actual workflows. This can lead to a steeper learning curve and decreased user efficiency. In contrast, surgery center software is intuitively designed for ease of use, ensuring that staff can focus on high case throughput rather than navigating cumbersome software.

Scalability and Flexibility

As your surgery center grows and evolves, you need cloud-based software that can adapt to changing needs. HST’s specialized software offers custom configuration options, web-based architecture, and dozens of integration options.

Focused Support and Updates

Finally, choosing software that is specifically for surgery centers means access to support teams who understand the unique challenges and operations of ASCs. Regular updates and enhancements are also more aligned with the evolving needs of surgery centers, ensuring that the software remains relevant and effective.

Bridge the gap between hospital and ASC software

HST’s interfaces are designed to connect your hospital’s systems with your surgery center’s systems, ensuring seamless data flow and cohesive operations. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also maintain the integrity and security of your data.

Your peers love HST and achieve real results

Surgery Partners implements HST at their facilities due to the remarkable value, turnkey options, and repeatable implementation process. Standardizing on one solution has allowed them to:

Track & analyze critical metrics
Improve their RCM workflows, resulting in lower denial rates, reduced days to pay, and higher patient collections

Since implementing HST’s billing and inventory at their 9 surgery centers, they achieved:

AR targets by maintaining a 120-day AR below 15% (consistently registering at 9-10%)
50% reduction in claims processing time

Regent Surgical Health revolutionized their data pipeline and reporting processes with HST’s data and custom reporting solution which has helped:

Reduce report development time from 3+ days to minutes
Automate various reporting tasks, including state-level and patient satisfaction reporting

Transition your ASC from reactive to proactive with our suite of software.

We address key industry challenges, like staffing shortages and rising costs, through data-driven approaches that optimize OR utilization, enhance the physician experience, and automate processes. Trusted by over 1,600 clients HST Pathways is at the forefront of empowering ASCs to deliver better care and achieve sustainable growth.

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Here’s what each solution can do for you

BILLING & INVENTORY

The backbone of your surgery center – manage supplies, patient billing, accounts receivable collections, state reporting, and more.

ELECTRONIC CHARTING

The best EMR in the industry – inspired, designed, and built by clinicians like you.

SCHEDULING & CARE COMMUNICATION

The leading surgery coordination solution that bridges the communication gap with your physician offices.

PATIENT ESTIMATES

Generate an accurate patient financial estimate in minutes, send the estimate to the patient via text or email, and collect upfront payment.

PATIENT TEXTING & PRE-ASSESSMENTS

The leading patient texting solution and a powerful, online pre-assessment form.

CASE COST FORECASTING

Accurately estimate case profit margins so you can take on cases with financial confidence.

PATIENT PAYMENTS

Seamlessly gather patient payments and give your patients a truly one-stop-shop payment experience.

DATA & CUSTOM REPORTING

Access all your raw data in real-time and connect your data to business intelligence tools.

PREBUILT DASHBOARDS

Better decisions with out-of-the-box, actionable data.