State of the ASC Industry Report (2026)

This is the third edition of the HST State of the ASC Industry Report, now in podcast form. Built from a comprehensive dataset representing 682 centers across 45 states and nearly 4.8 million patient visits, this series goes beyond surface-level trends. Across each episode, we break down 139 KPIs, 50 charts, 23 year-over-year comparisons, and six emerging trends, all drawn from three full years of data from 2023 through 2025. Start from the beginning or jump to the episode that matters most to you. We hope you find the information and data helpful.

State of the ASC Industry Report (2026) is a business podcast hosted by This Week In Surgery Centers, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

This Week In Surgery Centers hosts State of the ASC Industry Report (2026), a business show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #57

  57 – Closing Message & About HST Pathways

  Apr 30, 20262 minS1

  <p>Thank you for taking the time to listen to our report. We hope you learned many insightful and actionable tips to continue providing excellent patient care in a way that is efficient and profitable.</p><p>Operating a successful ASC is not the same as it was a decade ago or even five years ago. The industry is undergoing transformative changes, shaped by factors such as regulatory changes, technological advancements, evolving patient expectations, and economic pressures.</p><p>Leading surgery centers, with their finger on the pulse of these changes, recognize the emerging challenges. They understand traditional methods will...

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  Episode #56

  56 – Methodology

  Apr 30, 20261 minS1

  <p>This report was developed using a comprehensive approach that included industry research, consultations with clinical experts, data from reputable industry publications, and insights from HST Pathways’ own products.</p><p>When benchmarking data was sourced from HST Pathways’ data warehouse, the conclusions in this report were based on data spanning the beginning of 2023 through 2025, representing three full years of ASC data. Year-over-year comparisons include full calendar year data from 2023, 2024, and 2025. The surgery centers represented are HST clients who have granted permission for their data to be used in this analysis, offering a comprehensive and current view into the trends and...

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  Episode #55

  55 – Metric Definitions & Formulas

  Apr 30, 20262 minS1

  <p>Before we wrap up, let’s take a moment to define the key metrics used throughout this report, along with how each one is calculated. They are listed in the order they appear in the report.</p><p>View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/</p>

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  Episode #54

  54 – Annual Tasks: Review legal compliance

  Apr 30, 20262 minS1

  <p>The ninth and final task that you should complete annually is reviewing legal compliance.</p><p>View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/</p>

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  Episode #53

  53 – Annual Tasks: Review policies and procedures

  Apr 30, 20262 minS1

  <p>The eighth task that you should complete annually is reviewing policies and procedures.</p><p>View the full report online: https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/</p>

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