The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space continues to receive ample interest from deep-pocketed investors. On June 16, Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA) announced it received a strategic investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), one of the most seasoned and active private equity firms in health care. "We are excited to welcome WCAS as a partner," Kris Mineau, CEO and Co-Founder of CSA, said in a statement. "Their experience in scaling health care organizations aligns … [Read more...]
‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’: Building an ASC that Meets Future Demands
A driving force behind current ambulatory surgery center (ASC) construction and renovation is the push to accommodate higher-acuity cases, particularly orthopedics and spine procedures, that traditionally took place in a hospital setting. Yet another driving force is steering in the other direction; lower-acuity cases are being moved into the outpatient setting to capitalize on more favorable reimbursement. To make it all happen under one roof, it takes careful planning, thoughtful design … [Read more...]