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title: "Surgery Center Division at Sutter Health"
description: "Our Surgery Center Division Team develops and manages Sutter's premier surgery centers."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/surgery-center-division"
---

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4.  Surgery Center Division

# Surgery Center Division 

Our Surgery Center Division team is responsible for developing and managing Sutter's premier surgery centers, located across California.

[Contact the ASC team](mailto:ASC@sutterhealth.org)

[Physicians interested in practicing at Sutter ASCs](https://feedback.sutterhealth.org/f/157277/1400/)

[Explore our locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location-results?facets=%7B%22c_locationType%22%3A%7B%223%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Surgery+Center%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities)

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-   [Business programs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs "Business programs")
    -   [Employer Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program "Employer Program")
        -   [Executive Health Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program/executive-health-program "Executive Health Program")
            
        -   [Health and wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program/health-and-wellness "Health and wellness")
            
        -   [Mobile Mammography](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program/mobile-mammography "Mobile Mammography")
            
    -   [Surgery Center Division](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/surgery-center-division "Surgery Center Division")
        -   [Financial assistance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/surgery-center-division/financial-assistance "Financial assistance")
            

-   [Business programs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs "Business programs")
    -   [Employer Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program "Employer Program")
        -   [Executive Health Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program/executive-health-program "Executive Health Program")
            
        -   [Health and wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program/health-and-wellness "Health and wellness")
            
        -   [Mobile Mammography](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/employer-program/mobile-mammography "Mobile Mammography")
            
    -   [Surgery Center Division](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/surgery-center-division "Surgery Center Division")
        -   [Financial assistance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/surgery-center-division/financial-assistance "Financial assistance")
            

## 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.

[Patient's rights (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/about/patient-rights-english.pdf)

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### 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.

[Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/business-programs/surgery-center-division/financial-assistance)

### 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.

Preparing for your procedure

**Before your procedure** 

  
To ensure you are prepared for your surgery, please follow these instructions prior to your procedure:

-   Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications or supplements, as your doctor may want to adjust your dosage or stop these medications before your procedure:
    -   Diabetes medication
    -   Blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin, Coumadin (Warfarin), Plavix or Ticlid
    -   Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications, such as Advil, Aleve, Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Motrin or Naproxyn
    -   Supplements with vitamin E, ginko or fish oil
    -   Homeopathic medication
    -   Tell your doctor if you have a heart murmur or artificial heart valve. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics before your procedure.
    -   Ask a responsible adult, such as a friend or family member, to drive you to and from the surgery center and stay with you after you return home. You will not be permitted to leave the surgery center alone in a taxi. If you arrive unaccompanied by a responsible adult, we will be forced to postpone your procedure.
    -   If you received additional preparation instructions from your doctor, please follow your doctor’s specific instructions. If you have any questions, please call your doctor’s office.
    -   In the three days prior to your procedure, notify your doctor if there is any change in your health, such as onset of a cold, fever or flu symptoms. If you think you may be pregnant, notify your doctor immediately.

**The day of your procedure** 

  
On the day of your procedure, please follow these instructions:

-   Check in at the front desk. Bring your insurance card, photo identification and copayment with you.
-   Bring a list of all medications and supplements you are currently taking. Be sure to list the name, dose and how often you take it.
-   If you use inhalers or take insulin, bring these with you.
-   Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, including socks, flat shoes and a short-sleeve top. Bring a jacket or sweater if you wish.
-   Remove all makeup, shower and wash your hair before surgery. Do not shave near the surgical area, use perfumes, deodorant or lotions.
-   Remove all jewelry, including all body piercings and metal hair clips, before arriving at the surgery center.
-   Don’t bring valuables, such as laptops, cell phones or other expensive items.
-   If you are the guardian or caregiver of a minor child or you have power of attorney for the patient, you must bring paperwork showing legal verification.

**After your procedure** 

-   Follow the specific instructions you received from your doctor about after-surgery care.
-   Be sure you and anyone helping to care for you understand the instructions before you leave the surgery center.
-   Contact your doctor if you believe you are experiencing severe or unusual complications following your procedure.
-   If you have any other reason to think you need urgent help, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

## Surgery Center locations

Our experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities provide outpatient procedures and specialized surgical care.

[Explore Surgery Centers](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location-results?facets=%7B%22c_locationType%22%3A%7B%223%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Surgery+Center%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities)

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