Category: ASC Transactions and Valuation Issues

PeaceHealth to acquire 4 Providence medical clinics

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth is planning to acquire four medical clinics from Renton, Wash.-based Providence, according to an Oct. 3 report from The Columbian.

7 physician practice closures in Q3

The number of physicians running independent practices is steadily declining amid a growing gap between reimbursements and the escalating costs of maintaining these practices. 

5 deals disrupting the ASC industry in Q3

Here are five major transactions in the third quarter significantly reshaping the ASC industry, reflecting broader trends in consolidation and strategic partnerships. 

12 hospital sales in 10 days

Independent physicians and ASC operators are closely monitoring the ongoing wave of hospital sales and market consolidation, amid the potential for reduced competition, rising costs and limited referral networks. 

Tenet's asset sell-off continues as ASC development surges

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has completed another hospital sale as it continues to look to its ASC arm, United Surgical Partners International, to drive growth. 

Former San Francisco theater sold to area medical professionals

A former theater in San Francisco has been sold to an affiliate of several area medical professionals for $4.9 million, according to a Sept. 30 report from the San Francisco Business Times.

Tenet sells off five hospitals in Alabama

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

10 things to know about investor interest in Surgery Partners

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. 

ASC chains making waves

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. 

Surgery Partners could be the next 'hot takeover': 5 market notes

Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners could be the next “hot takeover” of the market, MarketBeat reported Sept. 25.