Not all growth in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry is created equal. While the overall ASC market continues to expand, new data show that a handful of specialties are driving most of the momentum. Others, in contrast, are somewhat contracting. Since 2017, the number of centers offering pain management surgery has climbed 51.7%, while endoscopy has grown 46.7%, according to ASC Data’s Q4 2025 Insights Report, released Feb. 5. Similarly, orthopedic surgery centers have increased … [Read more...]
ASC Market Projected at $45.6B, Remains Balanced in Terms of Specialty Composition
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry continued to expand in late 2025, pushing the U.S. market to an estimated value of $45.6 billion. That’s according to new data from industry research and intelligence firm ASC Data. But that $45.6 billion figure doesn’t tell the whole story. ASC Data’s latest quarterly market report suggests the ASC industry’s next phase of growth will be more targeted, likely shaped less by raw center counts and more by specialization, geography and … [Read more...]
Executive Outlook, Part III: Under-the-Radar Issues ASCs Must Monitor
As the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry heads deeper into 2026, many of the most consequential forces shaping its future are not the ones making headlines. Beyond the familiar debates over reimbursement, procedure migration and consolidation, a sometimes quieter set of dynamics is emerging – issues that are unfolding incrementally, often outside formal rulemaking or earnings calls, but with the potential to materially alter how ASCs operate, compete and grow. To surface these … [Read more...]
Executive Outlook: Why 2026 Could Redefine the ASC Business Model
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry is entering 2026 with plenty of momentum, fueled by a shifting regulatory landscape plus rising demand from patients and payers alike. But there are sizable hurdles ASC operators will need to clear as they move forward. To help set the scene, Ambulatory Surgery Center News connected with 12 ASC leaders and market experts, asking them about the trends, challenges and opportunities likely to define 2026 most. Those who participated in this … [Read more...]
UCLA Health Closes 2 ASCs, But Market Outlook Remains Strong
UCLA Health officials have confirmed the closure of two small community ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), adding to a string of facility closures over the last two years. The closures are reportedly a cost-cutting measure, and the closure date provided was Dec. 5. “As part of a restructure to improve efficiency, UCLA Health has made the difficult decision to close operations at two small community ambulatory centers in Santa Clarita and Thousand Oaks,” a UCLA Health spokesperson told … [Read more...]