The ASC industry, historically fragmented and independent, is shifting towards hybrid ownership structures involving hospitals, private equity firms and corporate healthcare platforms as financial pressures of independent practice become insurmountable for many. The rise of three-way joint ventures As payer…
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Physician practice consolidation continues to accelerate as hospitals, insurers and private equity firms expand their footprints across the U.S. healthcare system. Here are 50 statistics from 2025 studies that illustrate how physician M&A is reshaping care delivery, competition and physician…
Eric Haeger, MD, of Brewster, Wash., pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to adulterating and misbranding medical devices with intent to defraud or mislead, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. What happened?
Private equity investors are continuing to invest into physician specialties, driven by supply constraints, outpatient migration and cash flow, according to a Nov. 18 report from Focus Investment Bankers. Here’s a look into why each physician specialty is drawing investor…
Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired a 13,921-square-foot medical outpatient building in Powell, Tenn., that is leased to Greater Knoxville Ear, Nose & Throat. Completed in 2023, the facility provides ENT, audiology, allergy and sleep medicine services in an…
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Here are eight hospital deals that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 1: 1. Terre Haute-based Union Hospital and Terre Haute Regional Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, finalized their merger. The news comes after the Indiana Department of…
Adam Berry, CEO of Summit Orthopedics, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest sticking points Summit has faced as more orthopedic procedures shifted from hospitals to ASCs and how the organization worked with plans and associations to clear the path. Editor’s…
Private equity-backed ASC operators are increasingly scaling without buying surgery centers outright, a shift that relies on joint ventures, management contracts and exclusivity agreements, according to an October report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project. The report describes a new…
From investing in staff to facility upgrades, five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what their top priorities for investment are heading into 2026. Editor’s note: These responses were edited for clarity and length. Question: What are your ASCs’ top…
Even as most ASCs remain independent, consolidation is picking up speed, fueled by health systems, payers and private equity firms seeking scale, steadier earnings and tighter alignment with physician practices. The ASC market has become a magnet for health systems,…