Atlas Healthcare Partners

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) floated big changes to the outpatient surgery landscape when the agency shared its 2026 proposed payment rule for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) on July 15. To recap, CMS’ proposal included doing away with the Medicare Inpatient Only List (IPO), adding to the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) and giving ASCs a relatively modest payment adjustment. CMS likewise proposed changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality … [Read more...]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving to dramatically reshape the surgical care landscape with its 2026 proposed payment rule for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).  The nearly 1,000-page document, released July 15, outlines plans to phase out the Medicare Inpatient Only (IPO) list, significantly expand the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) and make targeted changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program. Industry stakeholders … [Read more...]

Atlas Healthcare Partners and MedAxiom on Wednesday announced an expansion of their MedAtlas CV joint venture. In doing so, the pair are doubling down on their focus on providing cardiovascular care within ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).  This partnership combines Atlas’ experience in ASC development and management with MedAxiom’s expertise in cardiovascular care, Aric Burke, president and CEO of Atlas, and Joe Sasson, chief commercial officer and senior vice president of Ventures at … [Read more...]

Last year was a pivotal year for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry, marked by transformative trends, groundbreaking innovations and high-stakes decisions that reshaped the landscape. It was also an exciting year for us at Ambulatory Surgery Center News, as we launched in the summer of 2024 with a mission to deliver in-depth reporting and actionable insights tailored to ASC operators, investors, payers, clinicians and other stakeholders. Since our debut, we've brought you stories … [Read more...]

For operators looking to open up a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC), it takes more than just funding, a strategic plan, or even a strong clinical team. In many markets, regulatory stars need to align as well. A certificate of need (CON), for instance, is a regulatory document required in some states before health care facilities, including ASCs, can be constructed, expanded, or significantly altered.  For ASC operators, the CON process presents both opportunities and challenges. On one … [Read more...]

PRISM Vision Group (PVG), a New Jersey-based eye care services organization, has announced its latest partnership with Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.  The collaboration marks PVG’s seventh ambulatory surgery center (ASC) as the company continues to grow in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area. The Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, a 7,000-square-foot facility with four operating rooms, specializes in multi-specialty ophthalmic … [Read more...]

The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market has been experiencing significant growth, driven by evolving health care delivery models and the increasing need for cost-effective care. In August, large industry players ChristianaCare and Atlas Healthcare Partners formed a joint venture to create a major network of ASCs across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The partnership aims to develop over 10 ASCs in the next five years.   And Nashville-based AMSURG, one of the largest ASC … [Read more...]

Not too long ago, it may have seemed far-fetched to have your heart surgery performed outside of the traditional hospital setting.  But that’s increasingly happening, as more types of cardiovascular procedures are being shifted into the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting. The trend is likely to continue, too, prompting more ASC operators to consider solidifying their cardiovascular strategies. About 121.5 million people are diagnosed with heart disease each year, though only 6.5 … [Read more...]

Atlas Healthcare Partners, a national developer and manager of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), has announced a strategic joint venture with MultiCare Health System, a large not-for-profit health care organization based in Washington. The JV aims to enhance access to high-quality, affordable outpatient surgical services throughout the Pacific Northwest, CEO Aric Burke told ASC News, adding that Atlas plans to develop cardiovascular-focused and GI-focused ASCs with MultiCare, as well as more … [Read more...]