Category: ASC Transactions and Valuation Issues

The downfall of physician staffing groups: What ASCs need to know

Physician staffing firms have been hit by economic pressure and high margins, causing one to file for bankruptcy and another to shut down. 

USPI's dramatic growth

United Surgical Partners International has more than 475 surgery centers, making it the largest ASC chain. 

How 4 ASC chain giants gained power

From acquisitions to new deals, here is how four major ASC chains have recently gained power.

American Physician Partners closing: What ASCs need to know 

Medical staffing company American Physician Partners is closing and will transition to its hospital contracts. 

12K-square-foot Houston ASC building sold

A 12,521-square-foot ASC in Houston has been sold by Ellington Properties, according to a July 17 report from REBusiness Online.

Why the ASC industry is poised for growth

Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa., joined Becker’s to discuss what he thinks the ASC industry looks like and will look like as healthcare costs continue to rise.

UnitedHealthcare rakes in $70B in Q2: 3 things to know

UnitedHealthcare revenue grew 13 percent to $70.2 billion in the second quarter of 2023.

Optum revenue jumps 25% in Q2: 6 things to know

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum saw big gains in the second quarter of 2023, with the company seeing a 25 percent increase in revenue to $56.3 billion. 

Optum digs deeper into value-based care

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, has become a household name in value-based care as it continues to snap up healthcare companies that align with its goal of expanding in the space. 

ASC certificate of need requirements, by state

Certificate of need legislation makes a big difference for surgery center development.