Surgery Center Division
Our Surgery Center Division Team is responsible for developing and managing Sutter's premier surgery centers, located across California.
Who We Are and What We Do
Sutter Surgery Center Division is a team of experienced business development, clinical and operations experts responsible for the formation and management of ambulatory surgery centers as affiliates of the Sutter Health system.
We create successful ambulatory surgery centers through acquisitions, new projects and management services. Backed by Sutter Health, one of the nation’s leading community-based healthcare providers, and with a vision centered on patient and physician satisfaction, the Sutter Surgery Center Division channels resources and expertise within Sutter Health. We support the unique needs of ambulatory surgery centers including development and growth, construction, benchmarking and cost-effective operations, staffing, IT solutions, licensing, accreditation and legal issues.
Business Services
The Sutter Surgery Center Division aims to expand Sutter's ownership in ambulatory surgery centers while providing management, contracts and services. Our success lies in how we deliver these services. Partner with us to experience the Sutter difference.
Business Strategy and Development
- Assessing acquisitions and new projects for Sutter Health
- Managing partnerships and syndications.
Coordinating construction planning. Providing financial support for better credit and capital access
Legal
- Preparation and maintenance of licensing, accreditation and CMS certification for new and existing centers, change of ownership
- Advising on regulatory changes related to Medicare and state health departments.
Operations
- Administrative, business office and clinical management
- Turnarounds
- Functional space and workflow planning
- Selecting and procuring clinical equipment and supplies.
- Clinical consultation
Financial Assistance and Billing
Financial Assistance for Uninsured Patients
The surgery center offers Financial Assistance in the form of free care to eligible low-income uninsured patients. This includes Full Charity Care, which fully waives charges for patients with family incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and no payment sources, and Partial Charity Care for those with incomes between 201% and 400% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, Special Circumstances Charity Care may be granted to uninsured patients facing unique hardships, such as bankruptcy or homelessness. To qualify, patients must complete an application and provide necessary documentation regarding their financial situation.
Insurance and Billing
The center will verify your benefits and notify you of your financial responsibility before your procedure, which may include separate bills for anesthesia, pathology, laboratory, and surgeon fees. Payment is due on the day of the procedure, with options for cash, check, or credit card. If you're facing challenges with your bill, please inform us beforehand so we can find a solution. Additionally, we offer financial assistance for low-income uninsured patients, who may qualify for full or partial charity care after applying and undergoing review.
Surgery Center Locations
Our experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities provide outpatient procedures and specialized surgical care.