UnitedHealth Group, the parent of Optum, is a major player in the ASC space, having acquired SCA Health in 2017. Strategically, adding to its ASC footprint makes sense for UnitedHeath Group, with company leaders looking to execute upon their core growth initiatives while embracing health care consumerization trends. SCA alone has more than 320 surgical facilities across the U.S., according to the ASC chain’s website. And even after buying SCA in 2017, UnitedHeath Group doubled down on its ASC strategy, purchasing dozens of outpatient facilities in 2023. An analysis from STAT found that UnitedHealth Group acquired more than 50 companies in 2023, including over 35 surgery centers and physician practices.
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Source: https://ascnews.com/2024/10/unitedhealth-group-teases-growth-priorities-mum-on-asc-plans/