Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Comprehensive ASC Expertise

At VMG Health, we specialize in navigating the complexities of the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market by offering tailored solutions for both health systems and independently operated facilities. Our experts understand every aspect of the ASC business, ranging from operational expertise to help drive profitability, to large-scale M&A strategy. Our unmatched insight includes a team of nurses with a collective 125 years of ASC experience. Further, we produce the nation’s most comprehensive ASC financial benchmarking study, The Intellimarker™.

Regardless of your ASC business goals, VMG Health can help you navigate and succeed. We have been a thought partner to the industry since 1995, and our experts’ connections and insight help ensure your success for innovative partnerships and operational excellence.

We know the ASC marketplace continues to be an active transaction arena as major operators consolidate and look for new opportunities. Meanwhile, we continue to see more independent facilities looking to improve their own operations as they prepare for growth or consider a potential transaction. VMG Health offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the unique needs of your ASC.

Operational Support

ASC Operational Performance

Top-performing ASCs are always focused on improvement in key areas like workforce management, revenue cycle management, and clinical efficiency. We enhance ASC operational performance by using industry benchmarks and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement and drive measurable results.

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Coding Audit & Compliance

Strong coding and billing processes are essential for optimizing the revenue cycle and ensuring compliance in ASCs. We provide comprehensive solutions that enhance ASC workflows, boost revenue, and maintain regulatory adherence. Our experts conduct thorough reviews of billing and coding procedures, offering tailored recommendations to ensure your ASC operates efficiently and in full compliance with CMS and other governmental agencies.

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Intellimarker™

The Intellimarker™ delivers powerful financial benchmarking information and analyses on ASCs across the United States. Designed to help you better understand the relative financial and operational performance of your ASC, the Intellimarker™ compares your ASC’s results to similar facilities and identifies areas of excellence and improvement.

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Management & Administrative Agreements

To ensure your third-party service agreements are both comprehensive and compliant, it’s crucial to understand the scope, scale, and fair market value of these agreements, which vary widely across ASCs. VMG Health’s compensation valuation team provides expert insight into the latest trends and fee structures, offering streamlined and effective valuation processes for all types of management and administrative agreements.

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Reimbursement Consulting & Analytics

Our analytics team provides deep insights into payer reimbursements and service line rates, helping ASCs make informed decisions to enhance profitability. Our comprehensive managed care analytics services, including payer contract performance evaluation and market rate assessments, ensure ASCs achieve sustainable growth and financial stability.

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Growth Opportunity Services

ASC Development

We guide ASC development projects from financial feasibility to operational launch. Our tailored services include financial modeling and benchmarking to ensure ASC leaders can effectively identify issues, develop actionable strategies, and enhance performance. Our comprehensive support, from planning to post-launch, is designed to optimize your surgery center’s success.

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Due Diligence

Our ASC experts provide comprehensive due diligence services that offer detailed assessments of an ASC’s financial stability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Our evaluations equip ASC leaders with the critical insights needed to make informed strategic decisions and ensure future growth and success.

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M&A and Transaction Advisory

ASC transactions require specialized advisory services to navigate regulatory, taxation, and financial complexities. Our experts provide comprehensive M&A and transaction advisory services, including due diligence, fairness opinions, and industry analysis, to ensure successful outcomes for both buyers and sellers. With our unmatched expertise, ASC leaders can confidently manage strategic partnerships and navigate the fast-paced healthcare transaction landscape.

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Strategy Consulting

Where margin pressure and value-based reimbursement are reshaping the industry, ASC leaders need a consulting team to offer comprehensive solutions, from corporate strategy to physician alignment, ensuring ASCs navigate challenges with confidence. Our personalized approach, driven by experienced consultants and powerful analytics, supports ASCs in achieving sustainable growth and operational excellence.

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Valuation Advisory

In the ASC sector, accurate valuations are essential for successful mergers, acquisitions, and strategic planning. Our team provides expert valuation services that comply with regulatory standards and support ASC transactions and compensation arrangements. Our deep industry knowledge and comprehensive approach ensure precise and defensible valuations for all ASC transactions and strategic initiatives.

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By the Numbers

We’re changing the business of healthcare for the better.

4,800+
ASC engagements over the past five years.
580
ASCs in our research and benchmarking database.
45+
Professionals dedicated to ASC business performance.

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