Insights from an ASC Expert
Scott Bacon
May 25, 2021 - Aren’t all ASC management companies the same?
Definitively, no. All ASC management companies should bring professional expertise and guidance to your ASC project, but almost every ASC management company’s economic model is unique. Let’s dive deeper into the primary differences and discuss how to maximize your return on investment.
The second group is comfortable holding a minority equity interest (<50%) in the ASC partnership. Firms in this group have various equity ownership requirements, with some companies offering a sliding scale based on their financial model/offering (i.e. development fee, management fee, revenue cycle fee, etc.).
Minority firms typically have physician-friendly governance requirements in the partnership agreement, though minority firms will not cede all rights, as they want to protect their investment as well. In this scenario, these firms provide expert guidance to surgeon partners to ensure the partnership makes solid business decisions.
Some minority firms have ready-made ASC rates while others do not. For those firms without available rates, they will lead rate negotiations with the payors in the respective state. Ensure the firm has experience negotiating rates with commercial payors for a de novo ASC and determine their likelihood of success. Some factors to consider: (1) is the market saturated with other ASCs, (2) what percentage of cases will be transitioning from the hospital setting (higher cost) to the ASC (lower cost), and (3) what is the specialty mix of cases to be performed in the ASC? This topic deserves focus while evaluating ASC partners.
So where do I begin, and what’s the best fit for a new ASC?
If I were preparing to develop an ASC, should I consider a majority or minority management firm to partner with? Here are three reasons to start with a minority firm.
While every situation is unique and should be discussed with multiple firms to get a feel for the right fit, there is a clear recipe to maximize economic returns. I would be happy to discuss your situation in detail to offer professional guidance accordingly.
If you’re interested in developing a new ASC but don’t know if it’s financially feasible or where to begin, request a customized proforma by emailing me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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