Making the Ambulatory Surgery Center Space Work as Hard as the Clinical Teams

April 22, 2026

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) have become one of the fastest-growing segments in healthcare, offering patients convenient, cost-effective alternatives to hospital-based procedures. As technology advances and value-based care models expand, more surgical procedures that were once performed exclusively in hospitals are now being done safely and effectively in ambulatory care environments, including ASCs.

In fact, recent projections indicate that surgical volumes in ambulatory settings are expected to increase by 25% in ASCs and 18% in hospital outpatient departments and physician offices over the next decade. ASCs have steadily expanded beyond simple outpatient procedures into more complex surgeries, including orthopedics, cardiovascular interventions and spine procedures.

While this growth presents new opportunities for ASCs, it also is bringing greater complexities in the form of operational challenges and increasing pressure to optimize operational efficiency, clinical outcomes and patient experience. This is why it is important that ASCs work with a knowledgeable equipment manufacturer that has broadened its offerings beyond equipment. One that can bring a deeper understanding of how design, equipment and layout can position the ambulatory surgery space for operational success and continuous evolution.

An invaluable resource for ASCs

To that end, Midmark has recently introduced a resource center for ASCs that showcases the value our clinical insight, equipment, technology and services bring to the space. At Midmark, we've spent over 50 years building solutions for high-volume care environments where every second and every square foot has to count. Our equipment is designed for durability, flexibility and seamless workflow integration—because downtime impacts patient experience and revenue.

We understand that full‑scale ecosystem overhauls are rarely practical for high-volume ASCs. They need solutions that fit how they actually operate, not equipment that adds further complexity, steps or risk to processes. Midmark is focused on the critical spaces where our solutions can drive measurable ROI: sterilization, patient flow, procedure design and real-time visibility. These are areas where smarter design and integrated workflows directly impact the bottom line.

Moving the needle in ASC performance

Below are four primary areas where Midmark can help ASCs enhance performance and overcome challenges.

1. Getting rooms ready faster. Instrument turnaround delays don’t just slow one case—they ripple through an entire schedule. Midmark tabletop autoclave sterilizers offer localized capacity and flexibility, helping protect daily throughput.

2. Making every square foot work smarter. Tight footprints demand smarter design. Midmark Synthesis® medical cabinetry, mobile workstations and procedure carts are designed for clinical environments—ergonomic, durable and engineered to reduce unnecessary movement and support efficient, repeatable workflows.

3. Avoiding unexpected downtime. Equipment that breaks down or slows staff creates costs that compound over time. Midmark procedure chairs are built for durability and clinical versatility, reducing maintenance needs and minimizing downtime.

4. Designing workflows that match how ASCs operate. We help reduce bottlenecks and speed up handoffs with the existing space. Midmark CareFlow™ RTLS can help ASCs increase capacity by 10% without adding rooms—giving teams real-time visibility into room status and patient, staff and equipment location.

Midmark also has in-house design consultants and a variety of service offerings focused on keeping ASCs running efficiently and at full capacity. During the Midmark Live Design process, in-house design consultation experts make sure design decisions line up with clinical workflow and human needs, creating ASC environments where room layouts, medical cabinetry, workstations and workflows are aligned with how teams actually move.

Midmark project coordination, delivery and installation services help make the experience as seamless and painless as possible. Midmark Product Repair + Service Solutions helps ensure the medical equipment within the ASC environment is functioning as intended so quality care can be provided. Led by professional clinical educators, Midmark Clinical Education offers flexible education options for healthcare staff, including continuing medical education courses on such topics as infection prevention and patient safety.

Whether you operate a single ASC or manage a growing network, Midmark can help you evaluate solutions that fit your workflows and your space. For more information, visit Midmark’s Ambulatory Surgical Center resource page.