--- title: Simplify ASC | Industry Trends, Technology, and News | DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB description: Revenue Operations Manager --- # Blog Our latest take on what you need to know about the trends and insights shaping ASCs. Categories - [All](https://blog.simplifyasc.com) - [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-operations) - [Practice Management Systems](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/practice-management-systems) - [ASC Technology](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-technology) - [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-software) - [Thought Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/thought-leadership) - [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-billing) - [ASC Regulations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-regulations) - [Nursing Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/nursing-leadership) - [Digital Patient Chart (EHR)](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/digital-patient-chart-ehr) - [Simplify ASC Platform](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/simplify-asc-platform) - [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-reporting) - [EHR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/ehr-software) - [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/revenue-cycle-management) - [EMR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/emr-software) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/lifestyle) - [ASC Time Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-time-management) - [Patient Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/patient-safety) - [ASC Work/Life Balance](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-work-life-balance) - [ASC Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-safety) - [Cybersecurity](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/cybersecurity) - [Events](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/events) - [Instructional](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/instructional) - [Success Stories](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/success-stories) - [21st Century Cures Act](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/21st-century-cures-act) - [ASC Coding](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-coding) - [ASC Patient Satisfaction](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-patient-satisfaction) - [ASC Scheduling](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/asc-scheduling) - [Information Blocking](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/topic/information-blocking) ## DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB ![DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/DeeDee%202Headshot.jpg) Revenue Operations Manager ### Recent Posts - Instructional ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1252881113.png) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Oct 14, 2021 6:51:43 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [Must-Know Coding Updates and Revenue Cycle Tips for 2022](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/must-know-coding-updates-and-revenue-cycle-tips-for-2022) [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management), [ASC Coding](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-coding) Oct 14, 2021 As ASCs continue to adapt to ever-changing trends and opportunities in the healthcare industry, we wanted to share important coding updates from FY 2022 ICD-10-CM (to be used from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022) and su \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/must-know-coding-updates-and-revenue-cycle-tips-for-2022) - Instructional ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1268417582.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Jun 17, 2021 4:10:03 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [Improving Your Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/improving-your-revenue-cycle-management) [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management) Jun 2, 2021 Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) can be very complex, but if you have the right goals and measures in place you are setting your ASC up for success. So how do you improve your RCM? Here is one perspective on how you determine the ef \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/improving-your-revenue-cycle-management) - Instructional ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1044227492.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) May 20, 2021 3:55:09 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [7 Annoying Manual Tasks in an ASC (and How to Get Rid of Them)](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/7-annoying-manual-tasks-in-an-asc-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them) [EMR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/emr-software), [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-software), [Practice Management Systems](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/practice-management-systems), [ASC Technology](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-technology), [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [Digital Patient Chart (EHR)](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/digital-patient-chart-ehr), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-reporting), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management) May 20, 2021 Ugh! It always seems like there is some workaround that we do to get through our day. Ambulatory Surgery Center operations are no exception. At first, we complain about the extra work because we absolutely hate it. Then, over time \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/7-annoying-manual-tasks-in-an-asc-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them) - Instructional ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-157593960.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Mar 21, 2021 5:32:22 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [A Guide to Maximizing ASC Revenue](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/a-guide-to-maximizing-asc-revenue) [EMR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/emr-software), [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-software), [Practice Management Systems](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/practice-management-systems), [ASC Technology](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-technology), [Simplify ASC Platform](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/simplify-asc-platform), [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [Digital Patient Chart (EHR)](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/digital-patient-chart-ehr), [EHR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/ehr-software), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-reporting), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management) Mar 19, 2021 Now more than ever, ASCs are under pressure to remain profitable while continuing to provide a safe, surgical environment for both patients and staff. The COVID-19 pandemic required almost all ASCs to implement new processes and r \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/a-guide-to-maximizing-asc-revenue) - Lifestyle Content ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/Istock%20image%20mindfulness%20blog.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Feb 18, 2021 6:41:24 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [5 Ways ASC Leaders Can Stay Focused and Stress-Free](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/5-ways-asc-leaders-can-stay-focused-and-stress-free) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/thought-leadership), [Nursing Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/nursing-leadership), [ASC Work/Life Balance](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-work-life-balance), [Lifestyle](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/lifestyle) Feb 18, 2021 What makes a great leader? How do you become an influential leader? According to popular career management site, Mind Tools, by definition: “A great leader creates an inspiring vision of the future. Motivates and inspires people t \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/5-ways-asc-leaders-can-stay-focused-and-stress-free) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1248421715.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Feb 23, 2021 6:13:49 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [In-House vs. Outsourced Billing: A Comparison for ASCs](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-a-comparison-for-ascs) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/thought-leadership), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management) Jan 28, 2021 Choosing between in-house and outsourced revenue cycle management (RCM) is a long-standing debate. As an ASC leader, no doubt you have come to recognize that the billing process is the lifeblood of your operation. When it’s workin \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-a-comparison-for-ascs) - Lifestyle Content ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/jacqueline-kelly-PeUJyoylfe4-unsplash.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Dec 18, 2019 9:49:01 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [What New ASC Administrators Need to Know: Advice from Industry Pros](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/what-new-asc-administrators-need-to-know-advice-from-industry-pros) [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [Nursing Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/nursing-leadership), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [ASC Time Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-time-management), [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-reporting) Dec 18, 2019 When it comes to operating a high performing, profitable surgery center, there’s a mountain of resources to guide newly minted ASC administrators through the ins and outs of their role. From CE courses through nurse.com, to webina \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/what-new-asc-administrators-need-to-know-advice-from-industry-pros) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/tool-2820951_1920.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Nov 1, 2019 2:00:03 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [5 Worth-It Strategies for ASC Facilities Maintenance and Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/5-worth-it-strategies-for-asc-facilities-maintenance-and-safety) [Patient Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/patient-safety), [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [ASC Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-safety) Nov 1, 2019 The first World Patient Safety Day, on Sept. 17 of this year, draws attention to the 134 million adverse events that occur in healthcare settings across the globe. ASCs are understandably proud of their low rates of adverse events \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/5-worth-it-strategies-for-asc-facilities-maintenance-and-safety) - Instructional ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/asc%20inventory%20software.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Dec 18, 2019 5:51:10 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [Bringing Order to Surgery Center Inventory Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/bringing-order-to-surgery-center-inventory-management) [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [ASC Time Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-time-management) Aug 15, 2019 A Reference Guide to the Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management Earlier this year, the home makeover series “Tidying Up” became a bingeworthy TV sensation. The benefit of an organized home, according to inventor Marie Kon \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/bringing-order-to-surgery-center-inventory-management) - Lifestyle Content ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/nursing_leadership_resources_banner.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Sep 25, 2019 9:15:06 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [Leadership Training Resources for ASC Administrators](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/leadership-training-resources-for-asc-administrators) [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [ASC Time Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-time-management) Aug 9, 2019 A Reference Guide to the Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management Whether you’ve worked your way up from scrub tech, or joined directly from a hospital or health system Operating Room team, starting out as an ASC administra \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/leadership-training-resources-for-asc-administrators) [Older Posts](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/author/deedee-dalke/page/2) Twitter Feed [Tweets by SimplifyASC](https://twitter.com/SimplifyASC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "USA", "addressLocality" : "Brentwood", "addressRegion" : "TN", "postalCode" : "37027", "streetAddress" : "100 Westwood Place, Suite 120, " }, "alternateName" : "Simplify ASC", "areaServed" : { "@type" : "GeoCircle", "geoMidpoint" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : "36.0338472", "longitude" : "-86.7986264" }, "geoRadius" : "150 m" }, "description" : "Simplify ASC is the only ASC management platform designed from the ground up to work just the way you do.", "email" : "", "image" : "https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/mstile-310x310.png", "logo" : "", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.simplifyasc.com/author/deedee-dalke", "@type" : "WebPage", "description" : "Revenue Operations Manager" }, "naics" : "", "name" : "Simplify ASC", "sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/simplifyasc/", "https://twitter.com/simplifyasc", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplifyasc/" ], "telephone" : "(800) 595-9373", "url" : "http://www.simplifyasc.com" } ```