ASCs are ripe for IT transformation — 2 reasons why

The ASC industry could be on the forefront of health IT innovation, according to Tom Scott, CFO of HST Pathways.

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In an article on Medical Economics, Mr. Scott outlined two factors that make ASCs ripe for transformation:

1. ASCs have been exempted from federal interoperability and standardization requirements, leaving software systems operating in silos.

2. The number of ASC-approved procedures is continuing to grow, and ASCs need systems that can absorb additional codes, improve claims processing and strengthen revenue cycle management.

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