With shrinking margins, staffing shortages and shifting physician demographics, independent ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators are increasingly considering whether they should continue going it alone – or turn to a strategic partner for backup. Strategic partnerships can help mitigate common industry challenges by potentially securing better reimbursement rates, leveraging group purchasing agreements and bringing in additional patient volume, William Teague of VMG Health, a health care research and advisory firm, told Ambulatory Surgery Center News.
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Source: https://ascnews.com/2025/03/asc-strategic-partnerships-why-health-systems-and-independent-surgery-centers-are-joining-forces