Empowering ASCs in 2025: High‑Acuity Growth, Quality & Reimbursement Excellence
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are on the front lines of outpatient care transformation. With more high-acuity cases—such as outpatient joint replacements, spine surgeries, and cardiovascular procedures—shifting away from hospitals, ASCs are experiencing significant opportunities and new challenges. In 2025, those challenges include: Navigating the CMS Final Rule 2025 and its 2.9% payment update Meeting ASC […]
The Rise of “Hospital at Home”: How Virtual Wards Are Redefining Acute Care
Imagine receiving hospital-level care without ever stepping foot in a hospital. No waiting rooms, no late-night hallway noise, no risk of hospital-acquired infections. What used to sound futuristic is now a fast-growing reality. The hospital at home model—also called acute care at home, virtual hospital, or virtual ward—is gaining momentum across the U.S. and globally. […]
How to break the Bottleneck: Fixing the GI Referral and Scheduling Crisis
Gastroenterology clinics across the country are facing a silent crisis: a referral and scheduling workflow so overloaded and disjointed that it’s creating delays, frustration, and inefficiency at every level. From overwhelmed staff to patients lost in a communication void, the current system is broken. But the good news? It’s fixable. In this post, we’ll explore […]
How ASCs Are Using Technology to Stay Ahead
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are facing a pivotal moment in 2025. With mounting financial pressures, staffing shortages, and rising patient expectations, staying competitive requires more than just clinical excellence—it demands smart technology adoption. From electronic health records (EHRs) to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, ASCs are leveraging digital tools to streamline operations, enhance care coordination, […]
How To Optimize Healthcare Efficiency with Conditional Workflows
In the fast-paced healthcare environment, efficient workflows are essential for reducing administrative burdens, minimizing errors, and enhancing patient outcomes. Conditional workflows—automated processes that adapt based on predefined conditions—are transforming healthcare operations, particularly in settings like ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and referral management. By leveraging conditional workflows, healthcare providers can streamline communication, ensure compliance, and improve […]
How To Improve Healthcare Coordination: Challenges in Referral Management
The complexity of patient referral management in healthcare systems presents numerous challenges, from delayed appointments to administrative inefficiencies. As healthcare providers strive to enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations, and reduce costs, optimizing referral workflows becomes essential. HUB Healthcare offers a comprehensive platform designed to address these challenges, providing seamless solutions tailored to the unique needs […]
How To: Streamlining Referral Management: A Case Study in Orthopedic Care
Introduction Managing patient referrals efficiently is critical for providing timely care, especially in high-demand specialties like orthopedics. One of our recent collaborations with a large orthopedic practice highlighted the significant challenges that many healthcare organizations face with referral management. This case study outlines the referral management problems encountered by this practice, the tailored solutions we […]
How to: Solving Referral Management Challenges in Healthcare
The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Referral Management For many healthcare organizations, referral management is a major pain point. When referrals aren’t processed efficiently, patients face long wait times, staff become overwhelmed, and clinics lose valuable time and revenue. We recently worked with a gastroenterology clinic that was struggling with exactly this issue—backlogged referrals, high call […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Buying Medical Devices: What You Need to Know
IntroductionIn today’s healthcare landscape, purchasing the right medical devices is more critical than ever. Whether you’re managing a hospital, running a private practice, or an individual seeking reliable equipment for home care, finding the right devices can improve outcomes and streamline operations. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose? This […]
Mastering Materials Management in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A How To
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) face unique challenges in managing materials, vendors, and surgical implants. With increasing patient volumes, strict compliance requirements, and a growing focus on cost efficiency, effective materials management is critical. This guide explores the complexities of materials management, vendor coordination, and implant tracking in ASCs—and why the right software solution can transform […]