United Surgical Partners International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Ambulatory care |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Don Steen |
| Headquarters | Dallas , United States |
Area served | United States (28 states) |
Key people | Don Steen (founder) |
| Products | Outpatient surgical facilities management |
Number of employees | 19000+ |
United Surgical Partners International, Inc. (USPI) is a U.S.-based company specializing in ambulatory care, with its headquarters located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1998 by Don Steen, USPI manages more than 400 outpatient facilities spread across 28 states. The organization collaborates with upwards of 4,000 physicians and partners with over 50 health systems, employing a workforce exceeding 19,000 individuals. USPI initially went public in 2001 before returning to private ownership in 2007.
In April 2015, USPI and Tenet Healthcare announced the creation of a joint ambulatory surgery platform, which was officially completed by June 2015.
History
Don Steen and primary investor Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe founded USPI in 1998. Its inaugural outpatient surgery center was Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, Spain, acquired in April of that year. By July, the company had entered the U.S. market through acquisitions in Tennessee, Missouri, and Alabama. The first hospital joint venture was established in June 1999 with Baylor Health Care System.
In 2001, USPI grew further by purchasing OrthoLink Physicians Corp., a company specializing in orthopedic physician practice management and surgical centers.
Business Strategy
USPI operates using a tripartite joint venture framework that integrates hospital partners, physicians, and management firms. The company targets specific markets by acquiring or developing surgical facilities alongside local physicians and typically collaborates with nearby hospitals or health systems when feasible.
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