Becker's ASC Review

17 32 ASC management and development companies to know | 2020 A mbulatory surgery centers have gained prominence in the past two decades and the need for strong outpatient care was emphasized during the pandemic. Here are 32 ASC management and devel- opment companies that have decades of experience working with physicians and health systems to create and execute outpatient and ambulatory care strategies. Acumen Healthcare (Marietta, Ga.). Founded in 1999, Acumen Healthcare's founders have managed and supported operations at more than 150 ASCs. e company's services in- clude recruiting and training staff, advising on technology purchases, human resources and revenue cycle management services. Acumen has a turnkey approach to developing and operating ASCs and has expertise in clinical, business office and financial functions. Alliance Spine and Pain Centers (Atlanta). Alliance Spine and Pain Centers is a chain of 19 clinics and 16 accredited ASCs in Georgia. e company's centers offer interventional pain management and offer workers' com- pensation services. Alliance has 26 physicians that treat head and neck, spine, shoulder, hip, leg and knee pain as well as whole body pain. Robin Fowler, MD, founded the practice and Stephen Rosenbaum serves as CEO. Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies (Roches- ter, N.Y.). Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies is a regulatory and financial consulting orga- nization for ASCs and office-based surgery practices. Led by John Goehle, the company's experts provide services to meet administra- tive, regulatory and financial needs of organi- zations for a fixed monthly fee. e company prides itself on offering customized solutions and a variety of outsourced services including consulting and oversight of quality, revenue cycle and strategic planning functions. Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America (Hanover, Mass.). Since its founding in 1997, ASCOA has operated more than 70 surgery centers across the U.S., with centers averag- ing 40 percent EBITDA. e company offers physician recruitment, payer contracting and operational efficiency services to partnering centers. It also works with health systems and physicians to develop three-way joint ventures. Luke Lambert is the CEO of ASCOA and Suzan Kizirian serves as COO. AmSurg (Nashville, Tenn.). AmSurg, an affili- ate of Envision Healthcare, has more than 250 surgery centers in 34 states. e company is af- filiated with around 2,000 physicians and also partners with health systems to establish joint venture centers. e company buys, develops and manages the centers, typically focused on gastroenterology, ophthalmology and ortho- pedics, alongside its partners. Jeff Snodgrass is the president of AmSurg. ASD Management (Dana Point, Calif.; Dal- las). Established in 1986, ASD Management is now run by managing partner and founder Joseph Zasa, JD. e management company works with ASCs on clinical operations, busi- ness office functions, risk management and payer contracting. e privately held company works with multispecialty and single specialty centers. Avanza Healthcare Strategies (Austin, Texas). Avanza works with healthcare organizations to determine which services are appropriate for outpatient facilities and has extensive experi- ence in ASC management and development. Avanza customizes services for each client and provides guidance on establishing ambula- tory care centers strategies. Joan Dentler, an ASC industry veteran, founded ASC Strategies in 2007 and Outpatient Strategies in 2011, and then merged the companies into Avanza Healthcare Strategies in 2013. She currently serves as president and CEO. Constitution Surgery Alliance (Avon, Conn.). Constitution Surgery Alliance has developed 21 surgery centers, including 11 hospital joint ventures, in its more than 20 years of opera- tion. e company has partnered with more than 500 surgeons and its centers have more than 100 operating rooms where 100,000-plus surgical cases are performed annually. eo- dore Krawiec founded the company and Kris Mineau serves as president and CEO. Covenant Physician Partners (Nashville, Tenn.). Covenant Physician Partners works with providers across the nation to grow their practices. It provides operational support, financial backing and clinical best practices to help physicians scale their businesses. Lew Little serves as CEO of the company, which recently expanded with new locations in Cali- fornia and Hawaii. ECG Management Consultants (Seattle). ECG management Consultants is a national consulting firm offering financial, operational and technology-related services to clients in the healthcare space, including ASCs. ECG's consultants have expertise working with physician practices to develop outpatient strategies and drive value-based care. I. Naya Kehayes is the principle of ECG Management Consultants, which is a Siemens Healthineers company. Elite Surgical Affiliates (Houston). Founded in 2008, Elite Surgical Affiliates provides ASC management and development services including billing and collections and other back office functions. e company aids in contracting, licensure, accreditation, informa- tion system selection and medical director recruitment. It also provides financing, staff recruitment and budgeting services. Lori Ramirez is CEO and Boyd Yarborough serves as president. HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.). HCA Healthcare is a chain of more than 180 hos- pitals and 2,000-plus sites of care, including more than 140 ASCs in 16 states with 3,200 physician partners. e company has single and multispecialty ASCs. Samuel Hazen serves as CEO of the company, which was founded in 1968as Hospital Corporation of America. Medical Facilities Corporation (Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Medical Facilities Corpora- tion has four specialty hospitals and an ASC in its portfolio. Its facilities focus primarily on orthopedics, spine and neurosurgery. Founded in 2004, the company more recently partnered with NueHealth to gain controlling interest in six more ASCs. Robert Horrar serves as president and CEO of the company. Merritt Healthcare (Ridgefield, Conn.). Founded in 2001, Merritt Healthcare advises ASCs on management and development projects. e company works with facilities to ensure safe and cost-effective care. Services in- clude feasibility studies, arranging third-party financing, design and construction oversight, hiring staff and managing staff and managed care contracting. Matt Searles, William Mul- hall, RN, CASC, and Rich Searles are partners in the firm. B I O S C I E N C E S , I N C . 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