Becker's Healthcare February 19, 2025
California’s ASC market is massive – the state has the most ASCs, at 894, and also is adding the most, at 46 in 2024.
Beth LaBouyer, executive director of California Ambulatory Surgery Association, joined Becker’s to discuss market dynamics of the state.
Question: How would you characterize the current market dynamics of ASCs in your state in terms of competition and consolidation?
Beth LaBouyer: California is very large and diverse with different market dynamics in different areas of the state. In general, there is a high level of healthy market competition amongst the ASC industry. It’s also important to note that California has been ahead of the curve with hospital and ASC cooperation and partnerships. In California, ASCs and...