UnitedHealth's Expansion Into ASCs: Redefining the Operating Room

Key Takeaways UnitedHealth is growing its ambulatory surgery centers through Optum for cost-efficient care.ASCs lower patient bills and recovery times while reducing claims expenses for UnitedHealth.Optum revenues grew 5.8% in the first half of 2025, with 5M patients expected in value-based care in 2025.UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) , through its Optum segment, has been actively expanding its network of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), which reflects a significant shift in the way surgery is evolv ...