The health care industry anticipates substantial growth in outpatient services over the next decade as technology progresses, and an aging population demands more frequent and complex care. That’s based on a new report by Colliers on the growth of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Outpatient care is expanding into new regions and service areas to enhance efficiency and patient treatment, creating new opportunities for partnerships and acquisitions for both national and regional hospital … [Read more...]
ASC Pipeline: OrthoCarolina to Sell PT Business; Choice Care Surgery Center Enters Partnership with USPI
OrthoCarolina selling PT business OrthoCarolina plans to sell its physical therapy business to a private equity-backed firm. Charlotte-based OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s largest independently owned orthopedic practices, is finalizing a deal to sell its physical therapy division to PT Solutions Physical Therapy, an Atlanta-based provider supported by PE. The agreement is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. CEO and orthopedic surgeon Leo Spector said the move would allow … [Read more...]