Ambulatory Surgery Centers
From Initial Strategy to Operation to Sale – Your Trusted Advisors for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
As the healthcare industry diversifies its points of service from large, concentrated centers of care to smaller, local clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, or ASCs, are becoming increasingly popular. But making ASCs profitable and successful is no small challenge.
At KSM, we are your expert partner for ambulatory surgery centers. Our healthcare specialists have decades of experience working with health systems, physician groups, and other companies to maximize efficiency and profit. Whether you’re trying to figure out an acquisition strategy, the tax implications of a sale, or anything in between, we’re here to help.
Strategy
We help build solid strategy from the beginning phases of planning to breaking ground. We can help with a variety of strategic issues:
- Feasibility assessments, including in-depth market research and competitive analysis
- Pro forma development identifying costs and projecting revenue based on the estimated volume of the proposed location
- Analysis of CPT codes, procedures, staffing, and equipment needs to develop a framework for an overall strategy
- Advising on the right ownership structure, whether that involves hospitals, independent physicians, start-ups, management companies, or partnerships
- Strategic planning for long-term growth and development
Operations
Knowing the right mix of procedures to make an ASC profitable is key to ensuring the success of your investment. KSM provides actionable insights that can help you achieve and maintain peak performance for your ASC. Here are a few ways we meet operational needs:
- Operational assessment, including detailed analysis and workflow optimization and facility redesign
- Revenue cycle management to address all aspects of coding, billing, and collections
- Case mix analysis and payor mix analysis that will outline areas of profitability and opportunities for growth
- Evaluation of additional revenue opportunities, such as minor procedure rooms and office-based lab (OBL) functionality
Financial
Our team’s diversity of experience and depth of knowledge make us valuable partners when it comes to planning for your future and determining how your plans will affect your tax liability and cash flow. We can assist with the following:
- Entity accounting and bookkeeping
- Capital accounts and basis schedules
- Personal (investor) taxes
- Cash flow planning
M&A
We can guide you through mergers, acquisitions, and sales with a specialized understanding that allows us to anticipate your needs before, during, and after the process. Turn to us for help in these areas:
- Business case development, partnership formation, negotiation of terms, and preliminary due diligence
- Transaction execution, including financial and operational due diligence, analysis of synergies, integration planning, and ASC entity valuations
- Fair market valuation reports suitable for regulatory compliance, lease arrangements, physician compensation, co-management agreements, and partner buy-in and buy-out
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Need help with your ASC? We’re ready to talk about how we can help you achieve your goals.
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