This Week In Surgery Centers

State of the ASC Industry Report (2026)

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This is the third edition of the HST State of the ASC Industry Report, now in podcast form. Built from a comprehensive dataset representing 682 centers across 45 states and nearly 4.8 million patient visits, this series goes beyond surface-level trends. Across each episode, we break down 139 KPIs, 50 charts, 23 year-over-year comparisons, and six emerging trends, all drawn from three full years of data from 2023 through 2025. Start from the beginning or jump to the episode that matters most to you. We hope you find the information and data helpful.

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57 – Closing Message & About HST Pathways 01.05.2026 1:33

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our report. We hope you learned many insightful and actionable tips to continue providing excellent patient care in a way that is efficient and profitable. Operating a successful ASC is not the same as it was a decade ago or even five years ago. The industry is undergoing transformative changes, shaped by factors such as regulatory changes, technological...

56 – Methodology 01.05.2026 1:18

This report was developed using a comprehensive approach that included industry research, consultations with clinical experts, data from reputable industry publications, and insights from HST Pathways’ own products. When benchmarking data was sourced from HST Pathways’ data warehouse, the conclusions in this report were based on data spanning the beginning of 2023 through 2025, representing three...

55 – Metric Definitions & Formulas 01.05.2026 2:29

Before we wrap up, let’s take a moment to define the key metrics used throughout this report, along with how each one is calculated. They are listed in the order they appear in the report. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

54 – Annual Tasks: Review legal compliance 01.05.2026 1:46

The ninth and final task that you should complete annually is reviewing legal compliance. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

53 – Annual Tasks: Review policies and procedures 01.05.2026 2:09

The eighth task that you should complete annually is reviewing policies and procedures. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

52 – Annual Tasks: Renew licenses and certifications 01.05.2026 2:19

The seventh task that you should complete annually is renewing licenses and certifications. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

51 – Annual Tasks: Vendor contract review 01.05.2026 2:07

The sixth task that you should complete annually is reviewing vendor contracts. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

50 – Annual Tasks: Prepare annual budget 01.05.2026 2:10

The fifth task that you should complete annually is preparing the annual budget. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

49 – Annual Tasks: Performance management reviews 01.05.2026 1:57

The fourth task that you should complete annually is conducting performance management reviews. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

48 – Annual Tasks: Payer contract review 01.05.2026 2:32

The third task that you should complete annually is reviewing payer contracts. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

47 – Annual Tasks: Inventory check 01.05.2026 2:29

The second task that you should complete annually is performing an inventory check. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

46 – Annual Tasks: Chargemaster analysis 01.05.2026 2:22

As a last stop, let’s review nine tasks that should be completed on an annual basis. The first task that you should complete annually is conducting a chargemaster analysis. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

45 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Perform quarterly QAPI study 01.05.2026 2:02

The twelfth and final task that you should complete quarterly is performing a quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement study. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

44 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Offer staff training and education 01.05.2026 2:14

The eleventh task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is offering staff training and education. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

43 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Quarterly planning with vendors 01.05.2026 1:52

The tenth task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is conducting quarterly planning with vendors. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

42 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Review patient satisfaction survey results 01.05.2026 2:09

The ninth task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is reviewing patient satisfaction survey results. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

41 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Perform infection control audits 01.05.2026 2:01

The eighth task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is performing infection control audits. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

40 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Hold quarterly board meetings 01.05.2026 2:28

The seventh task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is holding quarterly board meetings. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

39 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Perform financial review 01.05.2026 3:18

The sixth task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is performing a financial review. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

38 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Manage payroll 01.05.2026 2:01

The fifth task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is managing payroll. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

37 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Perform marketing review 01.05.2026 2:09

The fourth task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is performing a marketing review. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

36 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Perform emergency preparedness drills 01.05.2026 2:13

The third task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is performing emergency preparedness drills. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

35 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Review accreditation, compliance, and credentialing statuses 01.05.2026 2:31

The second task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is reviewing accreditation, compliance, and credentialing statuses. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

34 – Monthly/Quarterly Tasks: Review profitability reports 01.05.2026 5:36

Here are the 12 tasks that ASC leaders should complete on a monthly or quarterly basis to keep revenue high and everything running smoothly. The first task that you should complete monthly or quarterly is reviewing profitability reports. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

33 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Perform audit of medication cabinets 01.05.2026 2:01

The seventh task that you should complete daily or weekly is performing an audit of medication cabinets. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/