Private equity and ASCs: 13 recent updates

Private equity groups have had a strong start to 2022, amplifying their position in the ASC industry. 

Here are 13 moves Becker's ASC Review has reported on since Jan. 1:

Gastroenterology: 

1. One GI added Terre Haute, Ind.-based Digestive Health Associates to its network.
2. U.S. Digestive Health added Philadelphia-based Gastrointestinal Specialists to its network. 
3. Miami-based Gastro Health made major practice additions in Frederick, Md.,  Maryland and Pensacola, Fla. 

Ophthalmology:

1. Vision Innovation Partners acquired Harrisburg, Pa.-based Memorial Eye Institute and Bel-Air, Md.-based Advanced Eye Care. 
2. Hamilton, N.J.-based Campus Eye Group and Levittown, Pa.-based Total Eye Care inked a deal with private equity firm Beekman Investment Partners to accelerate growth. 
3. Detroit-based eye care management services organization Sunvera Group, a portfolio company of private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners, added two groups. 
4. Atlanta-based eye care management services organization EyeSouth Partners added a Georgia eye center.

Real estate:

1. Irvine, Calif.-based private equity firm IRA Capital acquired the real estate housing Christus Surgical Hospital in Alexandria, La.
2. Miami-based healthcare real estate firm PrimeMed Realty sold a four-property portfolio, including an ASC.
3. Southern California private equity firm IRA Capital acquired a medical plaza that is planning to add an ASC.