ASC Acquisition Candidates Remain Scarce Despite Continued Growth: Health Care Valuation Implications
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ASC Acquisition Candidates Remain Scarce Despite Continued Growth: Health Care Valuation Implications
The number of U.S. ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continues to grow at a healthy pace. According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), the number of Medicare-certified ASCs in Q4 2025 reached 6,566, a 2.6% annual increase. This growth reflects continued strength in the ASC market. However, there are indications that large consolidators are not
The ASC Specialty Poised for a Major Boom
Electrophysiology is one of the fastest-growing subspecialties in cardiology, hospital leaders recently told Becker’s, as the demand for cardiovascular services grows in both the inpatient and outpatient spaces. CMS has approved EP ablation procedures for the ASC setting, a shift a scientific statement published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology described as
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The ASC Specialty Poised for a Major Boom
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UnitedHealth Sees Smooth Sailing for ASC Business
An executive at UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) said the company’s ambulatory surgery center (ASC) division is humming along – even if it’s part of a larger division that’s in the midst of a makeover. During UnitedHealth’s second-quarter earnings call on July 16, Deutsche Bank analyst George Hill asked whether Optum, the company’s healthcare services arm,
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UnitedHealth Sees Smooth Sailing for ASC Business
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AMSURG Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Five North Carolina Centers
AMSURG, a leader in ambulatory surgery center services, announces the expansion of its portfolio with the addition of five North Carolina-based centers. The newly acquired centers span across the eastern and central portions of the state, providing patients in the region with a team-based approach to managing acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. The five centers
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Is 2026 a Good Time to Sell Your ASC? Valuation Trends, Buyer Demand & Strategic Options for Surgery Center Owners
ASC valuations vary based on factors such as size, specialty mix, ownership structure, and buyer type. Recent reference points underscore how wide the premium has become for quality assets. Optum’s acquisition of Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) occurred at approximately 16.5x EBITDA. Reports around AMSURG implied a multiple just north of 14x. The Ascension Health definitive