10 things to know about Surgical Care Affiliates

Becker's Healthcare March 24, 2021
Patsy Newitt

Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates grew steadily in 2020 despite pandemic setbacks. Three months into 2021, the company has already acquired several new ASCs and plans to add more in the coming months.

Here are 10 things you need to know about SCA:

1. SCA operates more than 230 surgical facilities in 35 states. More than 8,000 physicians treat nearly 1 million patients nationally.
2. In 2020, SCA brought on more than 1,000 new surgeons and had 60 ASCs recognized by Newsweek’s “Best Ambulatory Surgical Centers 2021” list.
3. UnitedHealth subsidiary Optum acquired SCA in 2017 for $2.3 billion. SCA became part of OptumCare, Optum’s primary and urgent care delivery services business.
4. Caitlin Zulla became the CEO of SCA in...

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