Becker's Healthcare July 17, 2024
The ASC market continues to grow quickly as more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting. Here’s five recent moves from the five biggest players in the industry:
1. USPI (Dallas):
USPI, owned by healthcare giant Tenet, is the largest ASC chain in the U.S. USPI:
- Operates more than 535 ASCs across 38 states.
- Employs more than 11,000 physicians.
- Holds a 7.1% market share.
- Is led by president and CEO Brett Brodnax since 2018.
Recent big move: In the first quarter of 2024, Tenet acquired 45 ASCs and sold nine hospitals for net proceeds of $4 billion to invest in the ambulatory space.
2. SCA Health (Deerfield, Ill.):
Optum-owned SCA Health is the nation’s second-largest ASC chain. SCA Health:
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