Who Owns ASCs Today?

Avanza’s 2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures provides the latest statistics on who exactly owns the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) facilities across the United States. The picture paints a change in ownership models as ASCs consolidate with larger systems, but physician ownership still rules. Who owns and operates a facility has a direct bearing on its financial success and the patient outcomes that drive success.

The landscape of ASCs still revolves around the small to medium organizations that serve their communities with anywhere from one to four ORs. Today, 60% of ASCs are physician-owned and operated, but the challenges of staffing and rising costs are driving some to partner with other groups and change their model. OSM