Abstract: Answers questions: Strategic partnering - How much is my center worth, What are my potential exit strategies, What can I do to increase the value of my center, Should I sell to an ASC management company, hospital, or both?

Abstract: Summary of: the ASC acquisition market, ASC industry operating trends, ASC risk factors.

Abstract: 10 signs that your surgery center is in trouble.

Abstract: Pros and Cons of taking a hospital partner for your ASC

Abstract: Tips for considering a merger or acquisition.

Abstract: An orthopedic surgeon shares how he maximized his cash out.

Abstract: Describes what endoscopy and surgery center owners should do before selling their center to a hospital.

Abstract: To properly assess the impact of industry trends on valuation we need to understand the influence these trends have on the 3 fundamental building blocks of value: Factors that effect profit, growth and risk.

Abstract: Trends in the value and characteristics of ASC ownership interests and management fees charged to ASCs. Seventeen respondents representing over 500 surgery centers participated.

Abstract: A case study and useful information for gastroenterologists seeking to create a strategic partnership with an ASC management company and/or a hospital.

Abstract: Understanding how others view your ASC will help you get the greatest return.

Abstract: Hospitals and ASC management companies are increasingly interested in forming strategic partnerships with physician-owned endoscopy centers. With the legislated changes in facility fee reimbursements for GI procedures performed in physician-owned ASCs, a joint venture with a hospital and/or an ASC management company may look attractive. This article explores the pros and cons of a joint venture with a hospital vs. an ASC management company and suggests a model that includes the best of both worlds.

Abstract: Once physician-owners decide to sell a surgery center, they must decide on what percentage of the center to sell. Jon Vick, founder and president of ASCs Inc., which has assisted in development, merger and strategic partnering transactions for more than 200 physician-owned ASCs, endoscopy centers and surgical hospitals, says the decision should be based on the goals of the physician-partners. He says there are three basic models for selling a surgery center: selling a minority share, selling a majority share and forming a three-way joint venture between an ASC, a management company and a hospital.