This article focuses on buyers of majority interests in ambulatory surgery centers. Currently, there are three public company buyers of majority interests in ASCs, and four private company buyers that fit in this category. These are the companies that generally buy more than 50% in an ASC transaction – typically from 51-66%.
- Three of the principal public company buyers include:
- Amsurg
- NovaMed
- Medical Facilities Corporation
- Four of the principle private consolidators of majority interests of ASCs include:
- Meridian Surgical Partners
- National Surgical Care
- United Surgical Partners
- Symbion, Inc.