New ASC Development

While high-population states like California and Texas saw more ASC growth in 2024, southern states like Florida, Alabama and North Carolina punched well above their weight in new ASCs. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has withdrawn the zoning application for its planned Middle Virginia Surgicenter in Hanover, Va., after a lengthy certificate-of-need approval process, Richmond Biz Sense reported Dec. 19. 

Cleveland Clinic has announced plans to open a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., that will include a new ASC, according to a Dec. 19 report from the Palm Beach Post.

Sutter Health unveiled plans to develop approximately 1 million square feet across two healthcare campuses in Santa Clara, Calif., as part of an anticipated $800 million investment.

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health has announced plans to open a musculoskeletal center in Brainerd Lakes, Minn., the Mille Lacs Messenger reported Dec. 17. 

Here is a state-by-state breakdown of ASCs that were announced, constructed or opened in 2024, as reported by Becker's: 

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has earned a certificate of need for a $25 million multispecialty outpatient surgical center at its eye institute, according to a Dec. 12 report from the Triad Business Journal. 

Here are three new ASCs that have opened or are planning openings in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 2:

Cincinnati Children's Hospital has opened a new surgery center in the city, according to a Dec. 9 report from the Cincinnatti Business Courier.

A $21 million surgery center is coming to Ames, Iowa, as part of a partnership between Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic, also located in Ames, according to a Dec. 6 report from the Ames Tribune.