The five largest ASC operators have accelerated growth through acquisitions, partnerships and de novo development. While independents still dominate the market, these chains now account for nearly one-third of all ASCs, reshaping outpatient surgery nationwide. Here’s where the five biggest…
ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues
Optum subsidiary SCA Health, one of the largest ASC chains in the country, acquired one of the country’s largest gastroenterology physician groups in early 2025 from a private equity owner. Here are five things to know: 1. Exton, Pa.-based U.S.…
Private equity firm Great Hill Partners has acquired a majority interest in Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, according to an Aug. 13 news release. Here are four more things to know: 1. Blue Cloud is the nation’s largest operator of…
Women First PC in Winchester, Va., will close in September, according to a public notice posted by the Winchester Star Aug. 18. Heather Reese, MD, will be closing her practice due to long term health issues. The last day of…
Knoxville-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance East Tennessee has opened its first ASC in the state, the Parkwest Surgery Center, also located in Knoxville, according to an Aug.18 news release shared with Becker’s. The 36,000-square-foot facility features 12 operating rooms equipped for…
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The ASC merger and acquisition space has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades, from a niche market to a core focus for major health systems, payers and private equity. Jim Freund, managing partner at Physician Transaction Advisors,…
Here are four physician practice closures Becker’s has reported on in the last 60 days: 1. Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre, a physician practice based in Alpharetta, Ga., was forced to close following a cyberattack. On Feb. 3, the…
Amid rapid consolidation and declining physician autonomy, Charleston, S.C.-based Articularis Healthcare Group has built a model to keep community rheumatologists independent while giving them the scale and resources to thrive. Founded 10 years ago from a single practice, Articularis has…
Here are 10 physician group deals Becker’s has reported on in 2025: 1. Optum has acquired a 200-provider medical group in Kingsport, Tenn. Holston Medical Group has more than 70 locations in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The acquisition will…
Optum has acquired a 200-provider medical group in Kingsport, Tenn. Here are four more things to know: 1. Holston Medical Group has more than 70 locations in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. 2. “Holston Medical Group is pleased to join…