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ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has completed the sale of its 70% ownership of five hospitals in Alabama, South Florida Hospital News reported Oct. 1. 

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, a leading ASC operator, has caught the eye of investors amid consistent growth and rumors of potential buyouts, according to a recent analysis from Seeking Alpha. 

While still a largely independent field, consolidation is on the rise in the ASC industry, with a few major players building out substantial ASC chains. 

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For years, healthcare has been a major area of focus for private-equity investment, driving strong trends of consolidation within the industry. But a recent market analysis report from Pitchbook shows that momentum in healthcare specialist funds may be slowing down.

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