Four Key Expert Healthcare Construction Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
Apr 14, 2025
In 2025, we can expect a healthcare landscape driven by innovation, consolidation and value creation. After a few rocky financial years, this year marks a potential turnaround period, driven by groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence to new models of care delivery. Though health systems are still...
Measure Twice, Cut Once’: Building an ASC that Meets Future Demands
Mar 26, 2025
A driving force behind current ambulatory surgery center (ASC) construction and renovation is the push to accommodate higher-acuity cases, particularly orthopedics and spine procedures, that traditionally took place in a hospital setting. Yet another driving force is steering in the other direction; lower-acuity...
Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Trends for 2025
Jan 15, 2025
One of the most significant, sector-shaping trends in health care is the migration of care out of the traditional hospital and into lower-cost outpatient settings. Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market growth reflects this idea. In light of this overarching theme of care shifting into non-traditional settings,...
Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Design Trends to Watch
Dec 23, 2024
As ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continue to adapt to industry trends, their designs will likely become even more patient-focused, efficient and technologically advanced. "The key is balancing the needs of patients, families and medical staff," Jeffrey Brand, executive director at global architecture and...
Vast Majority of Hospitals Plan to Grow Their Ambulatory Surgery Center Portfolios
Dec 11, 2024
Hospital ambulatory surgery center (ASC) investment activity is surging. That's according to the soon-to-be-released Annual Hospital Leadership ASC Survey from Avanza Healthcare Strategies. HST Pathways previewed some of the major takeaways from the report in a LinkedIn post on Dec. 4. HST Pathways is a...
Site-of-Care Shifts Continue as Outpatient Procedures Migrate to ASCs
Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. health care system continues to become more decentralized. As part of that trend, health care services continue to trickle down from hospitals and health systems to freestanding entities, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). While the pace of such site-of-care shifts feels fast, it has actually...
2024 Annual Report Projects High Growth in ASC Volume
Jul 22, 2024
ASC volume will go up 21% to 44 million, according to Sg2's 2024 Impact of Change report. "The aging population, epidemiological drivers and improved diagnostic capabilities will drive increased demand for surgical services over the coming decade," says Tori Richie, senior consulting director of intelligence at...
EMR systems and patient flow: a comprehensive guide
May 16, 2024
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are nothing new; in fact, the concept dates back to the 1960s and some of the very first computers. But as the technology has evolved, the features and benefits have become more advanced and extensive. When implemented correctly, EMRs can contribute to better operational efficiency...
Patient appointment system vs. patient flow system - which do you need?
Mar 29, 2024
In today's complex healthcare environments, efficiency and patient satisfaction are more important than ever before. From the moment a patient walks through the door to the time they leave, their experience can significantly impact their overall health outcomes—and the success of your healthcare...
