In a defining move for the ASC landscape, St. Louis-based Ascension has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, a major ASC operator with 250 locations across the country. The transaction will expand Ascension’s ASC footprint from 58 to more…
ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues
From hospital systems to private equity, eight healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss who they believe is the most disruptive force in physician consolidation today. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity. Question: Who’s the most…
In early June, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill enacting the strictest regulatory regime on private equity and corporate control of medical practices in the nation. Here’s nine notes on how the new law will impact physicians: 1. The…
Leaders across the ASC landscape are identifying both long-standing and emerging burdens that are quietly eroding profitability. Here are five of the most pressing financial burdens ASCs face today” 1. Inefficient OR time and scheduling practices One of the most…
Private practice, once the gold standard of physician autonomy and patient-centered care, is on the decline. Here’s what 15 leaders have to say about the private practice exodus: Adam Bruggeman, MD. Orthopedic surgeon at Texas Spine Center (San Antonio): Let’s…
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Two major deals on June 17 are poised to reshape the competitive landscape of ASCs: Ascension’s definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, and Surgery Partners’ rejection of a buyout bid from Bain Capital. The developments surrounding Ascension and Surgery Partners come…
Rural surgery centers are poised to play a pivotal role in the evolution of American healthcare — offering high-quality, lower-cost care in regions often overlooked by large health systems. ASCend, a new management services organization based in Gillette, Wyo., is…
A medical outpatient building in Scottsdale, Ariz., has sold for $44.58 million, according to a June 18 report from AZBigMedia. The 163,311-square-foot property is currently 78% leased. Around 66% of lessees are medical facilities, including oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology and primary…
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…
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…