1. Ten private-equity backed giants control over 300 ophthalmology practices nationwide, having a major hand in the industry. Here are the 10 largest private equity companies in ophthalmology.
2. Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare, a physician services company and ambulatory surgery center operator, filed for bankruptcy almost five years after a private equity firm acquired it for $9.9 billion and took the company private.
3. Private equity has seen a huge growth opportunity in the ASC industry and the specialties the facilities offer, including gastroenterology and ophthalmology. Here are 10 major ASC-related organizations that are backed by private equity.
4. A report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project found that of the 386 hospitals owned by private equity groups, 34 percent serve rural populations.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
