Becker's Healthcare July 2, 2024
As interest in ASCs grows among physicians, administrators and patients, health systems, corporate entities and private equity groups are venturing into the outpatient surgery sector.
Medical devicemaker Zimmer Biomet partnered with commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE Group to develop orthopedic ASCs in May. The devicemaker said it formed the partnership to increase patient access by providing a turnkey solution to its surgeon and hospital partners that are interested in expanding their ASC footprint.
Zimmer Biomet CEO Ivan Tornos shared the company’s plan to double down on ASC ventures in 2024 in its third quarter earnings call in 2023.
“The ASC is one attractive area. It’s one area where we have dedicated resources,” Mr. Tornos said. “We’re...