As the ASC industry matures, transaction activity is evolving, shaped by diverging strategies among private equity, health systems and independent operators. F Here’s what five leaders have told Becker’s recently about what they’re seeing in today’s transaction landscape. Shakeel Ahmed, MD, CEO of Atlas Surgical Group: Surgery Partners’ decision to walk away from Bain speaks […]
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With rising healthcare costs and mounting pressure for efficiency, ASCs have become attractive targets for hospitals, health systems and private equity. Here are five key trends shaping ASC transactions today, based on insights from 26 leaders: 1. Two emerging tracks of M&As On one side, major players like SCA Health, United Surgical Partners International and […]
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Stark law compliance is becoming increasingly critical for physicians and healthcare organizations. In 2024 alone, CMS reported a record 314 self-disclosure settlements under the law, totaling more than $24.7 million. Here is a year-by-year overview of significant Stark law changes since its inception in 1989, according to a blog post from healthcare management company 99MGMT. […]
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A growing number of physicians are expressing concern over “nuclear” malpractice verdicts — lawsuits that result in awards of $10 million or more, according to a recent survey from The Doctor’s Group. According to the survey, conducted between December 2024 and January 2025, 43% of physicians said they are concerned about these high-dollar verdicts. The […]
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As outpatient care continues to shift toward ASCs, leaders must rethink how to deliver financially sustainable, patient-centered care. Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa., joined Becker’s to discuss how ASCs can navigate financial headwinds, while leveraging high-margin specialties. Joe Peluso: As healthcare delivery models continue to evolve to outpatient ASCs, so […]
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There have been at least 14 major medical malpractice verdicts in 2025 so far, according to a June 20 blog post from legal services company Expert Institute. Here are the biggest verdicts so far this year: 1. Georgia ($70M – Vasopressin overdose) Jessica Powell underwent bilateral above-the-knee amputations after three physicians administered excessive Vasopressin during […]
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On June 17, Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, one of the country’s largest ASC operators, rejected a buyout bid from Bain Capital, its largest shareholder, choosing to remain independent. Bain Capital, which already owns 39% of Surgery Partners, submitted a bid reportedly valuing the company at $3.2 billion. But the company’s independent board rebuffed the offer, […]
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In a defining move for the ASC landscape, St. Louis-based Ascension has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, a major ASC operator with 250 locations across the country. The transaction will expand Ascension’s ASC footprint from 58 to more than 300 centers in 34 states — a fivefold leap that places it in direct […]
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From hospital systems to private equity, eight healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss who they believe is the most disruptive force in physician consolidation today. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity. Question: Who’s the most disruptive player in physician consolidation today? Frank DiMaio, MD. Chairman of Musculoskeletal Service Line at […]
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In early June, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill enacting the strictest regulatory regime on private equity and corporate control of medical practices in the nation. Here’s nine notes on how the new law will impact physicians: 1. The law mandates that physicians hold at least a 51% stake in most medical practices, while […]
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