1. Minority interest sale. According to VMG Health, this type of transaction is the most common one ASCs pursue.
2. Majority control sale. This type of transaction is usually the purview of ASC management development companies or health systems.
3. Joint venture. Gaining popularity, joint venture strategy varies widely based on stakeholder goals and ownership percentages.
4. Merger. While these do occur, they are relatively uncommon, according to VMG Health.
5. HOPD conversion. This transaction brings the ASC under 100 percent hospital ownership and raises reimbursement rates 81 percent.
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