Physicians Endoscopy acquires minority interest in The Endoscopy Center at St. Mary — 4 points

Jamison, Pa.-based Physicians Endoscopy is partnering with St. Mary Medical Center, the Gastroenterology Group PA and Center for Colon and Rectal Health physicians, all based in Langhorne, Pa.,  to acquire a minority interest in Langhorne-based The Endoscopy Center at St. Mary.

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Here are four points:

1. The parties finalized the partnership on Dec. 1, 2016.

2. PE’s investment in The Endoscopy Center at St. Mary marks the company’s 43rd ASC.

3. The Endoscopy Center at St. Mary performs more than 5,500 procedures each year.

4. The GI-focused ASC has four operating rooms.

“It has been a pleasure working with the physicians and hospital in helping them to achieve their goals, said Carol Stopa, senior vice president of business development, PE. “While the center has been successful for many years, the owners felt a business partner would help to support operations, reduce costs and implement strategic planning for the next several years as healthcare continues to change.”

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