--- title: Simplify ASC | Industry Trends, Technology, and News | Practice Management Systems description: Practice Management Systems | 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. --- # 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/5%20tips%20image.png) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Jan 12, 2022 5:13:12 PM Simplify ASC [5 Insider Tips to Buying the Best Software for Your ASC](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/5-insider-tips-to-buying-the-best-software-for-your-asc) [EMR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/emr-software), [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-software), [Instructional](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/instructional), [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), [Nursing Leadership](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/nursing-leadership), [ASC Reporting](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-reporting) Jan 12, 2022 One of the most important decisions you will make on behalf of your surgery center is deciding which software to implement in order to improve your business. To many folks, just the thought of implementing software beckons an onse \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/5-insider-tips-to-buying-the-best-software-for-your-asc) - Simplify ASC ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1095302428%20crop.png) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Feb 11, 2022 2:39:48 PM David Howerton [Top 5 Questions We Get Asked](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/top-5-questions-we-get-asked) [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), [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), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management) Nov 10, 2021 Here are the most popular questions we field about Simplify’s complete, all-in-one solution helping ASCs improve their efficiency and profitability. When I meet ASC staffers at a trade show or industry event, I always enjoy educat \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/top-5-questions-we-get-asked) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-956400244.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Jul 27, 2021 6:11:17 PM John Cresap [Cybersecurity in the ASC: Phishing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/cybersecurity-in-the-asc-phishing) [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), [EHR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/ehr-software), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/cybersecurity) Jul 27, 2021 Cybersecurity in 2021 is the hot topic across all platforms and businesses. Companies across the globe are at a constant risk of a breach due to backdoors, bad cybersecurity protocols, poor training, and overall lack of awareness \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/cybersecurity-in-the-asc-phishing) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/iStock-1200687180.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Jul 6, 2021 4:21:49 PM Marta Shultz [Staying Away from Risk-y Business](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/staying-away-from-risk-y-business) [Practice Management Systems](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/practice-management-systems), [Patient Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/patient-safety), [ASC Regulations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-regulations), [ASC Operations](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-operations), [ASC Safety](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-safety) Jul 6, 2021 Ambulatory Surgery Centers have long been considered safer than hospitals by most that work at an ASC and probably by the general public. In part that is because the types of procedures performed at ASCs tend to have a lower risk \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/staying-away-from-risk-y-business) - 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/Choosing%20the%20Partner%20Image.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Jun 29, 2021 7:59:39 PM David Howerton [Choosing the Right Partner Enables Your ASC to Maximize Cash Collections](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/choosing-the-right-partner-enables-your-asc-to-maximize-cash-collections) [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), [EHR Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/ehr-software), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing), [Revenue Cycle Management](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/revenue-cycle-management) May 7, 2021 Choosing to outsource your revenue cycle management (RCM) -- or any other critical part of your workflow for that matter -- is an important decision for any ASC. But how do you ensure that you select the right vendor partner? At S \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/choosing-the-right-partner-enables-your-asc-to-maximize-cash-collections) - 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) - 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) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/blog%20header%20-navigating%20health%20plans%20narrow%20banner.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Jul 9, 2019 7:59:34 PM David Howerton [Navigating the Impact of High Deductible Health Plans on Surgery Centers](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/high-deductible-health-plans-on-surgery-centers) [Practice Management Systems](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/practice-management-systems), [ASC Billing](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-billing) Jul 2, 2019 The rise of High Deductible Health Plans has shifted the healthcare cost burden to the insurance policyholder. As more patients choose HDHPs, ASCs must learn how to navigate this change in patient responsibility. From increased pa \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/high-deductible-health-plans-on-surgery-centers) - Educational / Industry ![](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/hubfs/ASC%20Vendors.jpg) http://www.simplifyasc.com Simplify ASC ![](https://simplifyasc.com/wp-content/themes/simplify/img/favicon/favicon-32x32.png) Sep 23, 2019 9:34:05 PM DeeDee Dalke, CPC, CPPM, LMT, NCBTMB [The Ultimate Pros and Cons of Switching ASC Software Vendors](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/ultimate-pros-and-cons-of-switching-asc-software-vendors) [ASC Software](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/asc-software), [Practice Management Systems](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/practice-management-systems), [Simplify ASC Platform](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/simplify-asc-platform) Jun 25, 2019 Moving the most patients through the Operating Room(s) as safely and cost effectively as possible is job one for ASC administrators. Getting the right technology in place to improve efficiency is a big part of getting that job don \[...\] [Read](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/ultimate-pros-and-cons-of-switching-asc-software-vendors) [Older Posts](https://blog.simplifyasc.com/tag/practice-management-systems/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/tag/practice-management-systems", "@type" : "WebPage", "description" : "Practice Management Systems | Simplify ASC supports you with a number of content, resources, and industry news pieces to keep you informed. 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