Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Surgery Center Services of America: For more than three decades, we’ve partnered with physicians to plan, develop, and open successful ASCs across 49 states and Canada—delivering full‑service, start‑to‑finish development while keeping ownership exactly where it belongs. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://scsa.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [ASC Valuation and Fair Market Value](https://scsa.com/key-insights-into-asc-valuation-and-fair-market-value/): It's important for ASC leaders to know when and why a valuation might be needed. A valuation might be requested... - [Extending the Life of Your Equipment](https://scsa.com/extending-equipment-life/): Equipment strategies—whether maintaining existing assets or planning for new purchases—are central to... - [Strategic asc equipment replacement](https://scsa.com/strategic-asc-equipment-replacement/): “A car can go for 200,000 miles, but you need to have it worked on regularly. The same is true for ASCs and their capital equipment.” - Patrick Blair, Surgery Center Services of America. - [CON Laws and ASC Obstacles](https://scsa.com/certificate-of-need-obstacles/): “It would just be a huge gold rush and avenue for lowering healthcare costs if governments could give these physicians an opportunity.” Philip Blair, CEO of Surgery Center Services of America told Becker's. - [The Status of Certificate of Need Laws](https://scsa.com/status-of-certificate-of-need-laws/): There are 17 states that do not have certificate-of-need laws, and 10 in which such laws do not apply to ASCs, according to a report from HealthCare Appraisers. But there are 23 states that do require a certificate of need to open an ASC, which some feel curtails an opportunity to lower healthcare costs. - [The Rise of Cardiology Investment](https://scsa.com/private-equity-in-cardiology/): If you want to do surgery center with your surgical volume, your specialty, your specific situation, there's an example out there somewhere in the country that that we can replicate in some fashion or craft for you to meet your needs. - [Leaders Discuss Certificate of Need Laws](https://scsa.com/asc-leaders-discuss-certificate-of-need-laws/): Here is what three key ASC leaders have told Becker's about changes in certificate of need laws, where they stand and which way laws might be moving. - [Cardiology ASC Gold Rush Boom Notes](https://scsa.com/4-notes-on-the-asc-cardiology-boom/): Now there's a huge push I'm calling the gold rush. A lot of cardiology groups are just rushing to get their projects done in Pennsylvania. We're doing our first cardiology project up in Pennsylvania, and it's going to just completely go crazy. - [CON Laws Affecting ASC Growth](https://scsa.com/certificate-of-need-laws-affecting-growth/): Some states have become certificate of need battlefields while certificate of need laws in other states are beginning to unwind. - [Biggest Obstacle to ASC Growth](https://scsa.com/biggest-obstacle-to-asc-growth/): Three articles on the challenges to ASC Growth with Philip Blair, CEO and Ron Blair, President of Surgery Center Services of America sharing their years of experience. - [ASC Growth Opportunities](https://scsa.com/asc-growth-and-con-laws/): “It would just be a huge gold rush and avenue for lowering healthcare costs if governments could give these physicians an opportunity.” Philip Blair, CEO of Surgery Center Services of America told Becker's. - [The Complications of ASC Billing](https://scsa.com/asc-billing-complications/): I would also say ASC management and billing is becoming a big issue. When when we got into this game, it was just all ophthalmology. - [11 New Cardiology ASCs](https://scsa.com/11-new-cardiology-ascs/): Here are 11 cardiology updates Becker's has reported on in May: - [Cardiology’s ASC Growth and Importance](https://scsa.com/cardiology-asc-growth-and-importance/): Now there's a huge push I'm calling the gold rush. A lot of cardiology groups are just rushing to get their projects done in Pennsylvania. We're doing our first cardiology project up in Pennsylvania, and it's going to just completely go crazy. - [3 ASC Chains Poised for Growth](https://scsa.com/3-chains-poised-for-asc-growth/): A lot of cardiologists are out there trying to protect their practice, their referral patterns, and make sure that everything stays in house and picking up procedures out of the hospital or maybe other ASCs. That's a huge deal. So I would say my big focus is cardiology. - [12 New ASCs Opening by SCSA](https://scsa.com/scsas-12-new-ascs/): Mesa, Ariz.-based Surgery Center Services of America has 12 new ASCs that have opened in the last six months or will open in the next six months, CEO Philip Blair told Becker's via email. - [7 Big ASC Projects to Know](https://scsa.com/7-big-asc-projects/): 1 - United Surgical Partners International and United Urology Group signed an official agreement to form a joint venture partnership in 22 ASCs on June 21. - [Specialties Ready for ASC Growth](https://scsa.com/asc-specialties-growth/): Some specialties have flourished while others have remained stagnant in the ASC market as there is a continued growth. In order for a specialty to not only survive but thrive in the ASC market there needs to be a seamless shift to outpatient procedures. - [6 New ASCs Opening by SCSA](https://scsa.com/6-new-ascs-opening-by-scsa/): Mesa, Ariz.-based Surgery Center Services of America has plans to open six ASCs in the next year, CEO Philip Blair told Becker's ASC Review. Here are the six ASCs: - [6 Stark Law Impacts on ASCs](https://scsa.com/6-stark-law-impacts-on-ascs/): From laws governing physician self-referral to group practice structure, here are six Stark Law updates from 2021 that ASCs should know. - [5 things About the No Surprise Act](https://scsa.com/5-things-ascs-need-to-know-about-the-no-surprise-act/): Starting today January 1st, 2022 many ASCs will have to comply with aspects of the No Surprises Act, a controversial measure aimed to end surprise medical bills for emergency and scheduled care. Here are five things ASCs should know, according to the December article in the ASCA Journal, ASC FOCUS: - [5 Hurdles Threatening ASC Profitability](https://scsa.com/5-major-hurdles-for-ascs/): From COVID-19 to CMS removing 255 procedures from the ASC-payable list, ASCs are facing many obstacles in maintaining profitability. - [8 Federal Updates to know Effecting ASCs](https://scsa.com/8-federal-updates-to-know-effecting-ascs/): CMS issued warnings to 256 hospitals deemed not in compliance with its price transparency rule as of late September. Here are eight federal updates from the last two weeks: - [6 Surgical Innovations Defining ASCs](https://scsa.com/6-asc-surgical-innovations/): For prospective owners the need occurs for defining ASC industry, has seen distinct surgical advancements in specialties such as cardiology and spine, allowing for more procedures to move to the outpatient setting. - [The Biggest Threats to ASCs Today](https://scsa.com/biggest-threats-to-ascs-today/): ASCs have faced multiple challenges since the pandemic began in March 2020, from limited elective procedures and temporary center closures to staff furloughs and high personal protective equipment costs. Physician owners and operators are looking ahead to future growth and see that a few big threats to independence remain, based on conversations with more than 25 surgery center leaders in the last 60 days. - [How ASCs Can Remain Competitive](https://scsa.com/how-ascs-can-remain-competitive/): Simply provide the most available block time, superbly trained (in bedside manner and skill set) staff and a state-of-the-art facility. This scenario is conducive to attracting surgeons, as well as their patients, and of course the outcomes thereof. - [15 Takeaways from ASC Leaders](https://scsa.com/asc-industry-leaders-key-takeaways/): During the Becker's ASC Review 27th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, which took place Oct. 21-23 in Chicago, several experts shared insight on the key trends, challenges and opportunities within the ASC industry.  Here are 15 key observations from the in-person event: - [The Biggest Challenge for Growing ASCs](https://scsa.com/the-biggest-challenge-for-growing-ascs/): Three articles on the challenges to ASC Growth with Philip Blair, CEO and Ron Blair, President of Surgery Center Services of America sharing their years of experience. - [Inflation and Profit for ASCs](https://scsa.com/how-ascs-can-remain-profitable/): Three articles on the challenges to ASC Growth with Philip Blair, CEO and Ron Blair, President of Surgery Center Services of America sharing their years of experience. - [State by State Breakdown of 104 New ASCs](https://scsa.com/state-breakdown-of-104-new-ascs/): Here's a state-by-state breakdown of 104 new ASCs, as reported by Becker's ASC Review - [ASC Chain Expansion in Arizona](https://scsa.com/asc-expansion-plans-in-arizona/): A lot of cardiologists are out there trying to protect their practice, their referral patterns, and make sure that everything stays in house and picking up procedures out of the hospital or maybe other ASCs. That's a huge deal. So I would say my big focus is cardiology. - [SCSA to Open 14 New Specialty ASCs](https://scsa.com/14-new-specialty-ascs/): Mesa, Ariz.-based Surgery Center Services of America is planning to open 14 total ASCs by October. Six of Surgery Center Services' planned ASCs are ophthalmology-based, CEO Philip Blair told Becker's ASC Review. - [10 Factors That Can Make or Break an ASC](https://scsa.com/10-factors-that-can-make-or-break-an-asc/): The pandemic affected ASC case volume and operations in several ways in the last year, with some centers adapting while others are struggling to stay afloat. Here are the factors that could make or break an ASC within the next two years, according to seven administrators and physicians. - [4 Key ASC Trends](https://scsa.com/4-asc-trends/): While elective surgery restrictions devastated ASC finances in early 2020, the industry largely recovered rapidly and is poised to take on a greater share of procedures in 2021. Four ASC trends that will dominate the space in 2021: - [5 Questions when considering an ASC](https://scsa.com/5-strategic-questions-to-ask-when-considering-an-asc/): A feasibility assessment evaluates market demand, financial viability, and operational readiness to determine whether an ASC can succeed in a given region. - [6 details About the COVID-19 Relief Bill](https://scsa.com/covid-19-relief-bill-legislation-details/): News in the long awaited COVID-19 relief bill has arrived today! President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief and $1.4 trillion spending bill into law Dec. 27. - [12 Practices to Improve ASC Efficiency](https://scsa.com/12-asc-efficiency-practices/): ASC efficiency and increasing revenue are often the two biggest goals for ASC administrators. Through the use of... - [ASC Market to hit $55B by 2025](https://scsa.com/asc-market-to-hit-55-billion-by-2025/): With an aging population, advances in technology and surgical volume continually increasing the ASC market is seeing continued growth. According to a report from Research and Markets a business intelligence company. - [A Shift Toward ASC Vitreoretinal Surgery](https://scsa.com/vitreoretinal-surgery/): This overview is based on the article Vitreoretinal Surgery in the Ambulatory Surgery Center by F. Hampton Roy, M.D., Ophthalmic Outpatient Surgical Society (OOSS) Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ## Pages - [Privacy Statement (US)](https://scsa.com/privacy-statement-us/): This privacy statement was last changed on September 11, 2026, last checked on September 11, 2026, and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States. - [Privacy Statement (CA)](https://scsa.com/privacy-statement-ca/): This privacy statement was last changed on September 11, 2026, last checked on September 11, 2026, and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of Canada. - [Cookie Policy (CA)](https://scsa.com/cookie-policy-ca/): This page was last changed on September 11, 2026, last checked on September 11, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of Canada. - [Terms and Conditions](https://scsa.com/terms-and-conditions/): The Terms and Conditions were last updated on July 14, 2026 - [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://scsa.com/cookie-policy-eu/): Region EU not activated for cookie-statement. - [Opt-out](https://scsa.com/opt-out-preferences/): This page was last changed on September 11, 2026, last checked on September 11, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States. - [Contact Success Equipment](https://scsa.com/contact-success-equipment/): your request has been received - [Surgery Center Services of America](https://scsa.com/): “It would just be a huge gold rush and avenue for lowering healthcare costs if governments could give these physicians an opportunity.” Philip Blair, CEO of Surgery Center Services of America told Becker’s. - [Contact Us](https://scsa.com/contact-us/): Contact Us CORPORATE OFFICE  Address 2942 N. 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After you complete the ASC Feasibility Assessment form below, we’ll begin gathering the data needed for a clear analysis. - [Turnkey ASC Development](https://scsa.com/asc-development/): With more than 35 years in ASC development and operations, SCSA brings deep, hands‑on expertise to every project. We have supported more than 450 ASC builds across the country, from single‑room centers to complex multi‑specialty joint ventures. This depth of experience shapes our turnkey development model, giving surgeons a streamlined path to ownership while minimizing demands on their clinical schedules. - [Get ASC Accreditation](https://scsa.com/get-asc-accreditation/): Whether voluntary or required, ASC accreditation is your gateway to trusted care and operational excellence. - [Equipment Selection](https://scsa.com/equipment-selection/) - [Contact Success](https://scsa.com/contact-success/): your request has been received - [Privacy Policy](https://scsa.com/privacy-policy/): You acknowledge that this Privacy Policy is part of our site Terms and Conditions of Use, and by accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by all of its terms and conditions. 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