Ambulatory Surgery Center Acquisitions: Minimizing Compliance Risks
Meeting Regulatory Requirements and Avoiding Due Diligence Pitfalls

Course Details
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Live Online with Live Q&A
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level
Intermediate
- work Practice Area
Health
- event Date
Thursday, October 9, 2025
- schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- timer Program Length
90 minutes
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
This CLE course will provide healthcare counsel with a review of the critical regulatory issues in acquiring and operating ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The panel will offer guidance on structuring transactions and related arrangements and conducting due diligence.
Faculty

Ms. Lawley represents health care clients across a range of their legal needs, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate governance, and regulatory and compliance issues. With more than 15 years of experience, she is adept at serving a broad sector of the health care industry, such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), ASC management companies, physician groups and management services organizations, dental services organizations, veterinarian services organizations, and pharmacies. Ms. Lawley's health care clients also turn to her for counseling on the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the federal Stark Law, and corporate practice of medicine, and licensure requirements.
Description
The healthcare industry has seen a resurgence of ASC acquisitions and related transactions. Buyers and operators can take steps to mitigate the risk associated with acquiring and operating an ASC. Counsel to buyers and operators involved in an acquisition should conduct a thorough due diligence review, including examining arrangements with physicians, reviewing fraud and abuse regulatory compliance, and auditing coding and billing.
Listen as our authoritative panel examines the regulatory issues facing those involved in acquisitions and operations of ASCs and offers best practices for due diligence and addressing issues in joint venture documents.
Outline
I. The transaction process and documentation
II. Due diligence and compliance matters
III. Deal structure considerations
IV. Post-closing operational considerations and best practices
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the critical legal concerns for acquisition or investment in an ASC?
- What are the common compliance issues associated with ASC acquisitions and operations?
- What are best practices for counsel in the due diligence process?
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