Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continue to face swift and significant consolidation trends, which will likely pick up even more in the coming year. Both private equity firms and health systems are intensifying their involvement in the outpatient surgical market, creating new challenges and opportunities for independent ASCs. Smaller, physician-owned ASCs have historically thrived on agility, personalized service and cost efficiency, Todd Currier, CEO and administrator of Bend Surgery … [Read more...]
Optum Fuels UnitedHealth Group Revenue Growth, House Calls Arm Presents Intriguing Synergy for Surgery Centers
Optum – the parent of major ambulatory surgery center (ASC) chain SCA Health – continues to play an important role at health care giant UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). Not too long ago, Optum played a complementary role under the broader UnitedHealth Group umbrella. Now, however, Optum is taking center stage, with the health care services arm serving as UnitedHealth Group’s leading revenue generator. “In the first half of the year, revenues grew by nearly $14 billion, with strong … [Read more...]