The ASC industry is at a watershed moment as hospitals and health systems mature their ASC operations, and private equity groups increasingly eye ASC acquisitions for their low-cost, high profit potential. Twenty-five ASC leaders and physicians joined Becker’s to discuss…
ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues
As healthcare consolidation accelerates and operational pressures mount, independent rural ASCs are under threat. These facilities are not only fighting for their survival but also for the health and economic stability of the communities they serve. Across the country, rural…
Becker’s has reported on at least 12 physician practice and ASC closures so far in 2025. Reasons for closure range from staffing issues to the soaring cost of rent and other operational expenses. Here are seven physician practices that have…
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has rejected a proposal from private equity firm Bain Capital to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned by the firm, reaffirming its commitment to remain an independent, publicly traded company. Following a review by its…
St. Louis-based Ascension entered into a definitive agreement June 17 to acquire AmSurg, a move set to significantly scale its ASC presence across the U.S. AmSurg, headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., partners with around 2,000 physicians and operates 250 ASCs, making…
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While consolidation among hospitals, private equity and large health systems has been a steady trend within the ASC and physician group space over the years, some leaders and physicians have seen signs of a renewed push toward independence. “It feels…
Here are five physician group deals to know from the last year: 1. Grass Valley, Calif.-based Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, acquired Sierra Nevada Gastroenterology, also based in Grass Valley. The…
From revenue cycle to supply costs, five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the current threats to ASC success. Editor’s note: These responses have been edited lightly for clarity and length. Question: What currently poses the greatest threat to ASC…
St. Louis-based Ascension is reportedly positioning itself for a major expansion into the ASC space, taking cues from Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s aggressive outpatient growth model. Ascension is in advanced talks to acquire Nashville-based ASC chain AmSurg in a deal valued…
St. Louis-based Ascension, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, has sold or consolidated about 35 hospitals across the country in the last 16 months. Here are five mergers and acquisitions that ASCs need to know: 1. Ascension is…