Cardiac & Vascular
Values
- Entire business is physician focused to empower physicians to treat their patients as they deem best
- Physicians and SurgCenter work in partnership to make key business decisions, but physicians have ultimate decision making
- Physicians are the majority owners of the business
- SurgCenter does not charge a management fee to ensure that the interest of the physicians and SurgCenter are always aligned
SurgCenter Development Track Record
- SCD has developed >250 ASCs across 31 states
- 30+ years of experience
- SurgCenter is the preeminent developer of de novo ASCs in the country, developing new ASCs faster and more effectively than any other ASC company
- SurgCenter facilities consistently create excellent financial returns for their partners
ASC Turnkey Solution
Leverage relationships and scale to optimize payment rates
Complete all regulatory requirements to ensure proper compliance
Identify and present optimal locations and configuration to optimize throughput and efficiency while minimizing expense
Leverage relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing
Recruit and train key staff to optimize efficiency and eliminate physician burden
Systems in place to automate accounting and reporting, allowing for detailed daily, weekly and monthly performance reports to be shared with physician owners
Physicians Can Focus on Patient Care: The SCD model allows physicians to focus on what they do best, patient care, while we focus on the success of the partnership.
Case Examples
CT coronary angiogram showing single vessel, non bifurcation stenosis in a low complexity patient
Single vessel coronary disease interventions in stable, low complexity patients are the staple use case for a CV ASC as the balance the benefit/risk of performing off-site coronary intervention. As in the inpatient space, these patients follow rapid post procedural ambulation protocols and have low rates of procedural complications.
Cardiac devices in stable patients with well compensated disease states
New implants, generator exchanges, and ILRs are predictable procedures that have very low rates of periprocedural complications and benefit greatly from procedural areas that provide efficient throughput.
Minimally invasive endovascular interventions in low complexity patients
Peripheral interventions including renal denervation are ideal for the ambulatory setting as the low acuity and ability to manage unplanned periprocedural outcomes safely make for an optimal benefit/risk ratio.
AF ablation and WATCHMAN procedures
With the advent of safer and more efficient ablation and LAAO devices, it is expected that a large number of these procedures will be performed in an ambulatory setting. For the first time, physicians can capture global reimbursement offsetting deep cuts that have minimized professional reimbursement codes.
Why Partner with SCD?
Physician Engagement
SCD empowers our physician partners and involve them in all aspects of the development and operations of their surgery center, making the facilities function as if they are an extension of the physicians’ practices
No Management Fee
Unlike the competitors, SCD does not charge a management fee (typically 5% of topline revenue, regardless of profitability)
True Partnership
SCD only makes money when physicians make money. SCD purchases shares at the same price as physiciansASC 101
What is an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC)?
An Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) is a specialized healthcare facility focused on providing same-day, elective, procedural care. Unlike traditional hospitals, ASCs do not commonly offer overnight stays—patients are admitted, treated, and discharged within 24 hours. ASCs are designed for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and most importantly patient satisfaction, handling procedures that don’t require extensive recovery or complex inpatient care.
Key Characteristics:
- Outpatient focus: No overnight hospitalization. Predictable procedures.
- Licensed and regulated: Must meet state and often federal (Medicare) standards.
What are the Benefits of ASCs?
For Patients:
- Lower costs (e.g., ~$684 less per procedure vs. hospitals).
- Faster recovery at home with loved ones.
- Reduced infection risk due to shorter stays.
For Providers:
- Greater control over scheduling and operations.
- Higher efficiency and profitability per case.
Would an ASC be Right for Me?
SCD offers a no commitment evaluation to determine if your group dynamics are a good fit.
The most common reasons for ASC failure are an underappreciation of volume, unknown regulatory requirements, and an underappreciation of operational oversight.
As an equity partner, ASC is incentivized to help mitigate these risks significantly and maintain continued profitability.
