Why major ASC chains are primed to dominate the market

Becker's Healthcare June 6, 2023
Riz Hatton

Thirty percent of the ASC industry is owned and operated by big surgery center chains, according to VMG Health’s “Annual Healthcare M&A Report 2023.” 2023.

More higher acuity procedures have begun to shift from HOPDs to ASCs. This shift has led to an increased interest in the surgery center market, spelling good news for major ASC chains.

Here is the estimated ASC market share breakdown by center count in 2022:

1. Freestanding centers: 69.1 percent

2. United Surgical Partners International, part of Tenet Healthcare: 7.3 percent

3. SCA Health, part of Optum:...