ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

Orthopedic surgery is the highest-paid physician specialty at $564,000 , according to a July 8 Medscape report. “Comparing Your Pay Against Your Peers“: Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2025” surveyed 7,322 physicians across more than 29 specialties between Oct. 3, 2024,…

Here are six major hospital deals and acquisitions that Becker’s has reported on in the last 10 days:  1. Elkin, N.C.-based Hugh Chatham Health has joined Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, which will invest $100 million into its newest member.…

Physician transactions continue to reshape the practice landscape across the U.S., from rural independents to consolidated urban groups.  Becker’s spoke with three physicians in different regions to understand how these transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and shifts in ownership, are playing…

IRA Capital, a private equity firm, recently acquired Houston Physicians’ Hospital in Webster, Texas, Citybiz reported July 7. The 148,950-square-foot facility is a multi-specialty surgical hospital and outpatient campus leased through a joint venture between the physicians, Memorial Hermann Health…

From breaking ground on new facilities to new leadership appointments, here are 20 updates to know on Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente from the first half of 2025, as reported by Becker’s. 

Private equity may bring capital, scale and infrastructure to physician groups, but it can’t replace physician control. Without buy-in from physicians, even the most well-funded deal can unravel. During the session “What Physicians Should Know Before Selling to Private Equity”…

No matter how enticing the payout, private equity can’t buy physician alignment, and many leaders feel that’s a make-or-break factor in any deal. During the session “What Physicians Should Know Before Selling to Private Equity” at the 22nd Annual Spine,…

Here are three hospitals that closed in 1 month, according to Becker’s: 1. Mercyhealth has filed with the state of Illinois for a “temporary suspension of services” at Javon Bea Hospital–Rockton in Rockford. A health system spokesperson confirmed the closure…

Historically dominated by independent physician-owned models, The ASC industry is shifting towards hybrid ownership structures involving hospitals, private equity firms and corporate healthcare platforms. Despite growing consolidation, the shift remains gradual. Independently owned ASCs made up 67% of the market…

Winter Haven, Fla.-based Bond Clinic, a 90-provider physician group, has been acquired by AdventHealth. Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth purchased the group’s 28-specialty assets and care sites located throughout Polk County. “We are excited to welcome the providers and team members…