The company was founded in 1999 to acquire, develop and operate short-stay surgical facilities in partnership with physicians, hospitals and health systems. Through continued capital investment and flexible partnership arrangements, Symbion’s network has grown to include more than 70 short-stay surgical facilities across 26 states. In each of its locations, the company works to create a highly efficient, quality-focused environment designed around the needs of both patients and physicians.

Backed by one of the industry’s most experienced management teams and a proven business model, Symbion has assisted facilities around the country increase case volumes and revenue, manage costs, maximize efficiency and enhance clinical quality.

Key components of the company’s strategy include:

• Recruiting and retaining leading surgeons and other physicians. Symbion believes strong relationships with leading, highly respected surgeons, other physicians and healthcare partners are a critical factor in its success.
  
  
• Capitalizing on the company’s experienced management team to pursue multiple growth opportunities.
  Symbion’s management team has extensive experience and an impressive track record in the healthcare industry,
  enabling the company to pursue multiple growth strategies in the short-stay surgery sector.
  
  
• Increasing revenues and profitability of existing facilities through operational focus. Symbion has
  established a dedicated team, responsible for implementing best practices, cost controls and overall efficiencies
  at each of the company’s facilities while providing the highest quality of care to patients.
  
  
• Pursuing a disciplined strategy of acquiring and developing short-stay surgical facilities. The company
  seeks to acquire and develop surgical facilities that meet very selective acquisition and development criteria. Symbion’s
  unique approach to growth, both internal and through acquisition or development, results in a streamlined organization able to deliver the high quality, cost-efficient care preferred by healthcare payors.