5 Most Attractive ASC Specialties

Here are the five most attractive ASC specialties and some of the attributes that make them appealing platforms, according to the Astor Group’s “Investment in the Healthcare Industry” white paper. For a copy of the full report, click here.

Advertisement

Orthopedics
∙ Highest per treatment revenue of all ASC specialties
∙ Overall profitability is strong and reimbursement rates are attractive
∙ Demand rising and procedures not likely to move into the office setting

ENT
∙ Moderate volume of procedures
∙ Procedures generate solid revenue
∙ Low implant and supply costs contribute to high margins
∙ Expected to experience moderate but steady growth in the near-term

Gastroenterology
∙ Highest volume of procedures performed
∙ Single-specialty gastroenterology centers with limited number of active physicians is best formula for success

Spine
∙ Technology improvements encouraging growth in number of ASC procedures
∙ Payors can save significantly by shifting procedures away from the hospital to ASCs
∙ High revenue procedures

Ophthalmology
∙ One of the top three volume specialties
∙ Significant volume is required but obtainable

Learn more about Astor Group. Astor Group is a global M&A and strategic advisory firm that partners with clients to raise capital, expand into new markets, buy and sell businesses and solve financial and strategic challenges.

Read more about ASC profitability:

Ways to Keep Your GI ASC Profitable

Using Reporting and Data Mining to Improve Profitability at Your ASC

Best Practices for Cutting Costs, Improving Efficiency, Recruiting Physicians and Boosting Profits at a Surgery Center

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 18–20 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

  • Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and the Minnesota Nurses Association have reached a new labor contract for nurses at the Miller…

  • Noncompete agreements have become a highly consequential and contested element of physician contracting as systems grow bigger and physician shortages…

  • The Canadian province of British Columbia has recruited more than 400 U.S.-trained healthcare professionals through a targeted campaign, according to…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.