The growth in outpatient surgery case volume continues to accelerate due to a combination of factors: consumerism, demographics, and continuous technological improvements. Despite the growth in surgery volume, a number of ambulatory surgical centers still fail. Additionally, many of the independent surgery centers that are profitable are underutilized and not as profitable as they could be. That's why Nueterra Healthcare is seeing an increase in the number of facilities seeking a corporate partner...read more

One of the biggest challenges facing physicians and health systems today is finding ways to work together to protect market share and profitability. Physician-health system joint ventures can be the segue toward future growth in a community and the improvement of how healthcare is delivered. This approach is particularly useful if employment is not acceptable to the group of physicians and they have a strong vision...read more

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed into law on February 17, 2009, there is a significant tax deduction available in the form of bonus depreciation. The bonus depreciation is equal to 50% of the adjusted basis of qualified property placed in service before January 1, 2010. Eligible property includes most property with a recovery period of less than 20 years, computer software, and qualified leasehold improvements...read more

Maryville Surgical Center in Maryville, Tennessee, is a free-standing ASC that is a joint venture between the local hospital, the physicians and Nueterra. The orthopaedic surgeons wanted to build an ASC but it was a CON state. So Nueterra suggested that the physicians and hospital consider building a multispecialty center. Once the decision to build was made, syndication took about 12-18 months. The center was the first and only ASC in Maryville, helping to meet the community needs for this type of facility...read more