New ASC Development

Four Sioux Falls, S.D., physicians opened a private vascular clinic, local outlet KELO reported Aug. 26.

Kelsey-Seybold is adding an ASC at the Sugar Land, Texas-based Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center, Community Impact reported Aug. 24. 

Altoona, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and its partner, physician-owned management and development company Surgical Management Professionals, are building a new clinic and ASC, The Chronotype reported Aug. 23.

This year, three ASCs, two of which have been cleared for construction, faced opposition from a variety of players. 

Becker's has reported on five joint-venture ASC deals in the last 30 days:

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based orthopedic chain InReach Physical Therapy is opening an outpatient clinic in Hillsboro, Ore., with network partner Physical Rehabilitation Network.

Altoona, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and its partner, physician-owned management and development company Surgical Management Professionals, are building a new clinic and ASC, The Chronotype reported Aug. 19.

University Medical Center of El Paso is proposing a $345.7 million expansion project that would create a new ASC and increase capacity at its medical center, children's hospital and cancer institute, the El Paso Times reported Aug. 17.

Two independent physician practice owners are building a new center in Bethlehem, N.Y., the Albany Business Review reported Aug. 15.

HCA Healthcare acquired an interest in San Antonio-based Stone Oak Surgery Center, in collaboration with 11 physician partners.