Sutter Health, a not-for-profit health care system based in California, has announced a $380 million investment to establish a new cancer center in Modesto, a part of which will be a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Sutter Health operates hospitals, medical groups, urgent care clinics and serves nearly 3.5 million patients. The ASC, which will be completed by 2029, will be equipped with four operating rooms, four procedure rooms and space for future expansion. Additionally, the center … [Read more...]
Strategic Expansion for ASCs: How to Meet Growing Demand
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) play a crucial role in the U.S. health care landscape. There are over 6,000 Medicare-certified ASCs in the country, and this number is rapidly increasing due to several factors, including shifting payer and patient preferences for non-hospital alternatives. For ASC operators, all that growth raises an important question: How do you capitalize on that demand and expand in a strategic, safe and impactful manner? And there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to … [Read more...]
Sutter Health Continues ASC Expansion Despite Industry Challenges
The number of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the United States has grown significantly over the past five years. The ASC industry experienced an average annual growth rate of 5% between 2018 and 2023, according to industry analysts at IBIS World. This growth is expected to continue at approximately 3% from 2024 to 2033. California is reported to have the highest number of ASCs. One of the biggest players in the market is Sutter Health. Sutter Health, a not-for-profit integrated … [Read more...]