Southern ASCs earn the most revenue and perform the most cases of any region annually, according to VMG Health.
Meanwhile, a July 2021 assessment from personal finance website WalletHub found Southern states are the best in which to start a business. Texas took the No. 1 spot while Georgia, Florida and North Carolina all landed in the top 10.
In April, WalletHub examined which large cities are best for starting a business by analyzing business environment, access to resources and business costs. Cities in Southern states took seven of the top 10 spots.
Here are the best large cities to start a business, according to WalletHub:
1. Orlando, Fla.
2. Miami
3. Laredo, Texas
4. Durham, N.C.
5. Boise, Idaho
6. Denver
7. Jacksonville, Fla.
8. Raleigh, N.C
9. Colorado Springs, Colo.
10. Tampa, Fla.
