Business Intelligence - Surgical Management Professionals

  For years, site neutrality has been the policy concept that ASC leaders tracked from a safe distance — a potential disruption somewhere on the horizon that hadn’t quite materialized into real financial impact. That changed on November 21, 2025, when CMS released the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule. Site neutrality […]

You ran a strong quarter. Case volume is up. The OR schedule is full. But when you pull the financial report, the margin doesn’t match the momentum. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and the problem is almost certainly not your case volume. It’s what’s happening between the operating room and the final […]

When the Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story There’s a point in every ASC’s life cycle when the numbers don’t tell the full story. You can sense it long before it shows up on a balance sheet. Staff morale feels uneven, scheduling starts slipping, and costs begin to creep in small, unspoken ways. It’s not […]

The world of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) has drastically changed in recent years, with supply chain disruptions and escalating costs becoming persistent hurdles. These challenges impact not just finances but also the quality of patient care provided. Recently, ASC leaders shared their first-hand experiences and practical solutions in a conversation hosted by the Colorado ASC […]

 By Allison Stock, Chief Operating Officer, Surgical Management Professionals Every year, the federal update at ASCA gives us a peek behind the curtain, where policy meets payment and legislative decisions ripple straight into the day-to-day operations of surgery centers nationwide. This year’s session, led by Kara Newbury from ASCA, didn’t disappoint. If you run, manage, […]

Every year, the ASCA Annual Conference acts like a giant mirror for our industry—showing us where we’ve made progress and still have work to do. Reviewing the ASCA 2025 schedule, a few significant themes stood out: more innovative development, operational excellence, and revenue cycle innovation. These areas aren’t just buzzwords at Surgical Management Professionals (SMP). […]

By Allison Bolger, CFO Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) have become increasingly prominent as healthcare shifts toward outpatient care. Offering convenience, cost savings, and high-quality care, ASCs provide a valuable alternative to traditional hospital-based surgeries. However, opening a new ASC requires detailed planning, financial foresight, and operational efficiency. For many providers new to ASC development, the […]

Navigating Success in 2025: Innovative Strategies for ASCs to Thrive in a Changing Landscape The ASC industry is set to succeed in 2025; it will need innovative thinking and a new approach to age-old challenges.  I have worked in the ASC industry for over twenty years, and I am as optimistic today as I was […]

Innovative Financial Strategies for Surgery Centers: Key Strategies and Solutions by: Allison Stock, COO Surgery Centers are integral to the healthcare industry, offering efficient and cost-effective outpatient surgical care. To thrive financially, Surgery centers must adopt strategic approaches that optimize revenue, control costs, and enhance operational efficiency. Here, we explore actionable solutions to maximize financial […]

Improving Patient Outcomes and Practice Profitability: The Power of Data-Driven Orthopedics By Dr Blake Curd In today’s competitive healthcare environment, the strategic use of data is revolutionizing orthopedics. As CEOs, surgeons, and administrators, we deliver superior patient outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability. Embracing data-driven methodologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for success. Here’s a comprehensive […]