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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32 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Review quality outcomes 01.05.2026 2:21

The sixth task that you should complete daily or weekly is reviewing quality outcomes. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

31 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Reconcile discrepancies in posted payments 01.05.2026 1:56

The fifth task that you should complete daily or weekly is reconciling discrepancies in posted payments. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

30 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Follow up with patients on overdue balances 01.05.2026 2:09

The fourth task that you should complete daily or weekly is following up with patients on overdue balances. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

29 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Review collections, outstanding AR, and claim denials 01.05.2026 3:20

The third task that you should complete daily or weekly is reviewing collections, outstanding accounts receivable, and claim denials. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

28 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Review shift coverage 01.05.2026 2:27

The second task that you should complete daily or weekly is reviewing staff shift coverage. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

27 – Daily/Weekly Tasks: Order supplies 01.05.2026 2:30

Now that we’ve covered the patient’s journey, let’s switch to day-to-day operations. Let’s go through the seven key tasks that should be completed on a daily or weekly basis. The first task that you should complete daily or weekly is ordering necessary supplies. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

26 – Post-DOS: Perform claim management 30.04.2026 3:33

The fifth and final step in the “Patient Journey: Post-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to manage the claim through the reimbursement process. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

25 – Post-DOS: Perform coding & charge entry 30.04.2026 3:46

The fourth step in the “Patient Journey: Post-Day of Service” is to complete coding and charge entry for the case. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

24 – Post-DOS: Send patient satisfaction survey 30.04.2026 2:40

The third step in the “Patient Journey: Post-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to send a patient satisfaction survey. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

23 – Post-DOS: Review chart for completion and close 30.04.2026 2:09

The second step in the “Patient Journey: Post-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to review the patient's chart for completion and close it out. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

22 – Post-DOS: Check-in with patient 30.04.2026 2:14

The patient has officially been discharged, and the surgery was a success. Let’s walk through the five steps the patient and your team will need to complete next. The first of these five steps in the “Patient Journey: Post-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to check in with the patient following their procedure. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-cent...

21 – DOS: Patient is discharged 30.04.2026 2:17

The eighth and final step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is that the patient is discharged from the surgery center. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

20 – DOS: Patient is moved to recovery area 30.04.2026 3:20

The seventh step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is moving the patient to the recovery area. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

19 – DOS: Share patient updates with family/friends 30.04.2026 2:12

The sixth step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is for the surgery center to share updates with the patient’s family or friends. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

18 – DOS: Patient & care team enter OR 30.04.2026 5:09

The fifth step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is that the patient and care team enter the operating room. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

17 – DOS: Patient & care team enter pre-op 30.04.2026 2:31

The fourth step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is that the patient and care team enter the pre-operative area. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

16 – DOS: Prepare the operating room, equipment, and supplies 30.04.2026 2:07

The third step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is for the surgery center to prepare the operating room, equipment, and necessary supplies. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

15 – DOS: Collect outstanding balance from patients 30.04.2026 2:15

The second step in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is for the surgery center to collect any outstanding balance from the patient. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

14 – DOS: Check in with the front desk & meet with the registration team 30.04.2026 2:11

The day of surgery has arrived. Let’s walk through the eight steps that the patient and your team will go through. The first of these eight steps in the “Patient Journey: Day of Service” is for the patient to check in at the front desk and meet with the registration team. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

13 – Pre-DOS: Pull supplies from supply room the day before 29.04.2026 1:26

The ninth and final step in the “Patient Journey: Pre-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to pull the necessary supplies from the supply room the day before the procedure. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

12 – Pre-DOS: Communicate appointment reminders & pre-op instructions via text 29.04.2026 2:21

The eighth step in the “Patient Journey: Pre-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to communicate appointment reminders and pre-operative instructions to the patient via text. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

11 – Pre-DOS: Generate & send patient estimate prior to date-of-service 29.04.2026 2:40

The seventh step in the “Patient Journey: Pre-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to generate and send a cost estimate to the patient prior to the date of service. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

10 – Pre-DOS: Send pre-assessment form to patient 29.04.2026 1:48

The sixth step in the “Patient Journey: Pre-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to send a pre-assessment form to the patient. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

09 – Pre-DOS: Review case for profitability & implants 29.04.2026 2:33

The fifth step in the “Patient Journey: Pre-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to review the case for profitability and any required implants. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

08 – Pre-DOS: Manage case until date of service 29.04.2026 2:48

The fourth step in the “Patient Journey: Pre-Day of Service” is for the surgery center to manage the case leading up to the date of service. View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/