--- title: Simplify ASC | Industry Trends, Technology, and News (3) description: Simplify ASC supports you with a number of content, resources, and industry news pieces to keep you informed. Read our latest take on what you need to know about the technology, trends, and policies shaping ASCs. (3) --- # 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) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-917279268.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Apr 16, 2021 4:31:54 PM Mary Brunson [What ASCs Should Know About the 21st Century Cures Act](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/what-ascs-should-know-about-the-21st-century-cures-act) [EMR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/emr-software), [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-software), [ASC Technology](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-technology), [ASC Regulations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-regulations), [Digital Patient Chart (EHR)](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/digital-patient-chart-ehr), [EHR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/ehr-software), [21st Century Cures Act](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/21st-century-cures-act), [Information Blocking](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/information-blocking) Apr 14, 2021 Back in May of 2020 during the height of a global pandemic, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the 21st Century Cures Act: \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/what-ascs-should-know-about-the-21st-century-cures-act) - 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) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1221282206.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Mar 19, 2021 4:38:57 PM Marta Shultz [COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Risk: Is Your Facility Safe?](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/covid-19-isnt-the-only-risk-is-your-facility-safe) [Patient Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/patient-safety), [Nursing Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/nursing-leadership), [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-reporting), [ASC Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-safety) Mar 17, 2021 With so much of our resources, time and energy devoted to keeping staff and patients safe from COVID-19, maybe it’s been a little easier lately to let other areas of safety fall to the background. [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/covid-19-isnt-the-only-risk-is-your-facility-safe) - Instructional ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-174231065.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) May 20, 2021 3:52:11 PM David Howerton [9 Tips for Running a More Successful ASC](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/9-tips-for-running-a-more-successful-asc) [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-software), [Thought Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/thought-leadership), [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) Feb 23, 2021 "Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better." -- Jim Rohn Running a surgery center draws upon a broad yet diverse set of clinical, technical, operational an \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/9-tips-for-running-a-more-successful-asc) - 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/paper-3249919_1920.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Nov 14, 2019 9:46:23 PM Marta Shultz [What You Need to Know about Simplify ASC's Reporting Features](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-simplify-asc-reporting-features) [Simplify ASC Platform](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/simplify-asc-platform), [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-reporting) Nov 12, 2019 Start a conversation with the average ASC administrator about reporting, and they’re ready to head for the nearest exit. It may be an integral part of operating a high-performing surgery center, but it can be time consuming and di \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-simplify-asc-reporting-features) - 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) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/business-3219263_1920-2.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Nov 18, 2019 10:43:58 PM Marta Shultz [Staying on Top of Your Surgery Center's CMS Certification](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/staying-on-top-of-your-surgery-center-cms-certification) [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing) Oct 1, 2019 Before the shift towards most outpatient surgeries being performed in ASCs, Medicare and Medicaid surgical patients were primarily cared for in hospital settings. 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