American Shared Hospital Services Announces Start of Patient Treatments at its Radiation Therapy Facility, A.B. Radiocirugía y Radioterapia de Puebla, in Puebla, Mexico

Core Points - American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has commenced patient treatments at its new Radiation Therapy Facility, A.B. Radiocirugía y Radioterapia de Puebla, in Puebla, Mexico, which is located 80 miles from Mexico City [1] - AMS has established a Joint Venture (JV) with Guadalupe Amor Y Bien, holding 85% and 15% ownership interests respectively, to provide cancer treatment services at the facility [2] - The facility is equipped with an Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator, which is an upgrade from the previous equipment, and aims to serve a population of over six million people in the region [2] - The introduction of advanced treatment modalities, including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and Radiosurgery, is expected to significantly enhance patient outcomes and drive demand for services [3] - The JV aims to reduce patient travel for advanced care, as previously patients had to travel to Mexico City for treatment [3][2] Company Strategy - The expansion into Mexico is part of AMS's international strategy, which also includes existing Gamma Knife centers in Peru and Ecuador [3] - The company has announced a joint venture with Hospital San Javier to treat patients with advanced Leksell Gamma Knife technology in Guadalajara, Mexico [3] - AMS's VP of Sales and Business Development-International emphasized that the ability to offer additional treatment modalities will provide a competitive advantage in the region [3] Market Context - The facility had not operated since 2020, and the reintroduction of services is seen as a critical need for the local population [2] - The upgrade to the Versa linear accelerator is expected to generate significant demand due to its advanced capabilities, allowing for single-session treatments compared to multiple sessions required by other options [3]