Patsy Newitt

Tenet Healthcare's ASC arm United Surgical Partners International has seen skyrocketing growth in the last five years, becoming the largest ASC chain in the U.S.by number of centers and physicians. 

ASC chain United Surgical Partners International inked a partnership with the Tampa-based Florida Orthopedic Institute in the second quarter of 2024, according to parent company Tenet Healthcare's July 23 second quarter earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. 

ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, owned by Tenet Healthcare, quietly purchased Covenant Physician Partners in the first quarter of 2024, ION Analytics reported in April. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI is implementing artificial intelligence solutions to improve patient care. 

Tenet Healthcare's ASC powerhouse United Surgical Partners International is a "top capital priority," CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said July 23 during the company's second quarter earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. 

A federal jury has ruled that insurance brokerage Lockton Cos. and two brokers will pay $3 million to USI Insurance Services for allegedly breaching noncompete agreements, Business Insurance reported July 23. 

Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings:

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC business, second quarter revenue hit $1.14 billion, a 21.1% increase from the same quarter last year. 

For many ASCs, navigating payer behavior and declining reimbursements is the biggest challenge in maintaining profits. 

Pennsylvania has inked a law limiting noncompete agreements for certain healthcare providers, lawyer Craig Brooks from Houston Harbaugh wrote in JDSupra July 23.