Whether for identifying improvements, participating in benchmarking activities or complying with rules, data is taking on greater importance for ASC success. With the help of technology like electronic health record (EHR) systems and business intelligence tools, ASCs are using their data to streamline initiatives that play critical roles in helping to maintain viability, strengthen competitiveness, boost profitability and implement successful expansion plans. In addition, improved data capture and analysis are helping to make the case for the addition of procedures and enable ASCs to stay atop the growing list of regulatory and accreditation reporting requirements.