HST Pathways

Demographic data can reveal so much about an ambulatory surgery center’s (ASC’s) patient population, revenue sources and scheduling challenges. And understanding that data can be key to a surgery center’s success. New data from HST Pathways help underscore this idea. HST researchers analyzed over 5.3 million cases across 635 ASCs from Q1 2020 to Q2 2025 to create descriptive benchmarks, aiming to illustrate the procedures different populations undergo and how those procedures appear in … [Read more...]

For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), success across a variety of areas can be linked back to operating room efficiency. OR efficiency is critical for ASCs because it directly impacts a facility's ability to maximize case volume and revenue within limited operating hours. Efficient OR booking ensures optimal utilization of surgical time, while fast, safe turnover between procedures minimizes downtime, improves patient flow and enhances surgeon satisfaction. Together, these efficiencies … [Read more...]

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 Nashville, Tennessee-based company that provides software and data services for the ASC market. On its end, Avanza Healthcare Strategies provides consulting services to hospitals, ASCs and … [Read more...]

Ophthalmology is a growing specialty in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space. In part, that growth is fueled by operators using advanced technology that increases patient satisfaction and generates more demand. Rising case rates and ownership opportunities for younger physicians are also giving ophthalmology momentum in the ASC industry. Ophthalmology is so hot, in fact, there may be a looming supply-demand imbalance for ASCs to contend with down the line. “In ophthalmology, I … [Read more...]

For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the No. 1 focus is typically outcomes and delivering high-quality care. Following closely behind that: profitability. A recently released report from ASC software company HST Pathways offers new insights into that secondary focus, with exclusive data on key financial and performance trends such as average net revenue per case and operating room (OR) turnover time per speciality. “Before proceeding with any case, surgery center administrators must … [Read more...]