Becker's Healthcare January 8, 2026
Patsy Newitt

Ascension, Tenet and HCA Healthcare may be some of the biggest names in health system ASC strategy, but they’re not the only ones betting on outpatient growth.

Across the country, more hospitals and systems are expanding ambulatory footprints through new centers, partnerships and joint ventures. In a 2025 VMG Health survey of health system executives, outpatient surgery ranked as the top service line for joint venture partnerships, with more than 60% of respondents naming ASCs as a primary growth interest.

Here’s a breakdown of 10 health systems’ ASC strategies:

AdventHealth

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has a well-developed ambulatory strategy focused on strengthening care across the full continuum and expanding its ASC footprint. President and CEO David Banks told...

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