Becker's Healthcare October 17, 2025
ASC investments are entering a new phase, as health systems, payers and physician groups reshape the market through consolidation, integration and renewed pushes for independence.
Here are five new ASC investment and transaction trends to know:
1. Private equity shaping the market
Over the past decade, private equity firms have aggressively expanded into the ASC market, drawn by its fragmentation, profitability and growth potential. ASCs now perform over 60% of outpatient procedures, representing a $30 billion market, according to a report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
Big PE buyouts have followed a familiar playbook: consolidating small centers under large platforms, optimizing for scale and eventually selling to corporate or nonprofit buyers. While these strategies improve efficiency and drive...
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