Compliance
The Hidden Compliance Gaps That Trigger ASC Deficiencies
Most Ambulatory Surgery Centers don’t lack policies or commitment to compliance; instead, small gaps between policy, daily practice, and documentation often go unnoticed until a survey. The good news is these issues can be prevented with stronger processes and the right tools.
An ASC’s Year-End Roadmap: 5 Steps to Implement a Quality Management Program
As the year winds down, it is the ideal time for ASCs to evaluate internal processes and strengthen their Quality Management Programs for a safer, more efficient future. We’ve distilled industry guidance into five practical steps, offering a clear roadmap to help your facility enter the new year with confidence.
2026 Healthcare Compliance Trends: What to Expect and How to Prepare
As regulatory frameworks shift toward continuous performance, ASCs face a future defined by higher accountability and smarter operations. We dive into five key trends for 2026, including a thoughtful, critical look at where emerging technology actually fits into the compliance landscape.
Preparing for Surprise Compliance Surveys: What You Need to Know
Achieving continuous readiness for ASC compliance is about embedding safety and quality into daily operations, not just scrambling before a survey. Discover how the Surglogs Compliance Assistant translates complex standards into clear, actionable evidence to simplify preparation and ensure you’re ready every day.
Quality Metrics Every ASC Should Track
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. For Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), quality metrics provide the visibility needed to strengthen patient safety, streamline operations, and meet the highest standards of care. Tracking the right quality metrics isn’t just about passing a survey or satisfying a regulator—it’s about creating a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous …
Navigating the Staffing Crisis in ASCs: 5 Creative Solutions for Retention
In a recent ASCA survey, 25% of ASCs reported staffing constraints as its single greatest challenge, second only to rising operational costs. This issue bubbled to the surface back in 2022, when it was reported that 77% of ASCs experience staff shortages, especially for the roles of registered nurses, surgical technologists, and anesthesia providers. Today, …
What the 2026 CPL Expansion Means for ASCs and How to Get Ready
On July 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out its proposed payment rule for 2026, and it included some big news for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)! One of the standout changes? CMS is proposing to add 276 new procedures to the ASC Covered Procedures List (CPL) and remove 271 procedures …
How to Leverage Surglogs Data Analytics to Improve ASC Performance
In a world where data drives smarter decisions, healthcare providers have a powerful tool at their fingertips. Discover how transforming everyday compliance and operational data can lead to measurable improvements in performance and patient care. Learn how Surglogs makes it possible—with analytics that deliver real impact.
Maintaining Compliance During Organizational Changes
Organizational changes can disrupt workflows and increase compliance risks at ASCs. Fortunately, following a few key steps can help maintain regulatory compliance throughout the transition.
From Good to Great: Elevating Patient Care Through Quality Management
Explore the unique approaches ASCs take to ensure quality management and discover the many positive outcomes these practices deliver for both the centers and the overall patient experience.