Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center

What Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center does

Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) that was previously affiliated with SCA Health (Surgical Care Affiliates), a subsidiary of Optum and UnitedHealth Group. Per a Network Change notice from SCA Health, this facility is no longer part of the SCA Health system. The facility focused on orthopedic and spine surgical procedures, serving patients in the Houston, Texas market.

SCA Health, the broader parent network, operates as a national specialty care delivery platform with 370+ ASCs and 400+ physician practice clinics across 11 practice groups, serving over 2 million patients annually with 9,700+ affiliated physicians. The organization's core services span gastroenterology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular specialties, supported by a value-based care enablement program called HiVE (Health Innovation Value Enterprise) and data-driven analytics for operational and clinical outcomes.

The business model operates through three primary revenue streams: (1) facility fees from ASC surgical procedures, (2) physician practice management services under an MSO model that preserves physician independence, and (3) value-based care contracts with health plans incorporating risk-sharing, bundles, and capitation arrangements. Go-to-market is primarily through enterprise partnerships with 60+ health systems, direct physician engagement, and a direct-to-employer Specialist Management Solutions channel. The company maintains HIPAA compliance across all facilities and holds certifications required for ASC operations.

Name

Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center

Legal name

Surgical Care Affiliates

Website

https://houstonorthospine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center in Houston, Texas, specializing in orthopedic and spine surgical procedures. The facility was previously part of the SCA Health network, a subsidiary of Optum and UnitedHealth Group, but has since been removed from the system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ambulatory Surgical Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB), Single-Specialty ASCs (HLAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Ambulatory surgery services
• Orthopedic surgical care
• Spine surgery procedures
• Outpatient surgical center
• Specialty surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ASC Facility Services: SCA Health operates 370+ ambulatory surgery centers providing same-day surgical care. Revenue generated from facility fees and surgical procedures performed at ASCs.
2. Physician Practice Management: Management and support services for 400+ physician practice clinics across 11 practice groups, including specialty practices in gastroenterology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care.
3. Value-Based Care Contracts: Risk-sharing and shared savings models with health plans including quality incentives, bundles, and capitation arrangements that drive enhanced quality care through surgical delivery optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center was a single ambulatory surgery center in Houston, Texas providing same-day outpatient orthopedic and spine surgical procedures. The facility operated within SCA Health's national network of 370+ ASCs before being separated from the system. Surgical services focused on musculoskeletal and spinal conditions treated in a lower-cost outpatient setting.

Product overview

SCA Health operates a platform-based model combining ambulatory surgery center (ASC) management with physician practice support services. The core offerings include 370+ ASCs providing same-day surgical care, 400+ physician practice clinics across 11 practice groups, and the Specialist Management Solutions direct-to-employer service. The HiVE (Health Innovation Value Enterprise) module provides value-based care enablement tools. Services span gastroenterology (170+ GI facilities), orthopedics, and cardiovascular (200+ facilities) specialties, all integrated through the Optum network. The physician-led, MSO-model of practice management enables specialists to maintain independence while accessing enterprise-scale operational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Optum Specialty Practices: Physician-led, professionally managed specialty practices offering physicians a new business model supporting independence and growth
• Specialist Management Solutions
• HiVE (Health Innovation Value Enterprise)

Products and services

• Orthopedic Surgical Services Same-day outpatient orthopedic surgical procedures including joint replacement, sports medicine, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, delivered at a Houston ambulatory surgery center for individual patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Spine Surgical Services Outpatient spine surgical procedures performed in an ambulatory setting for patients with spinal conditions amenable to same-day surgical care, delivered at the Houston facility during its affiliation with SCA Health.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million patients served annually at 370+ clinical locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrthoAlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2019, OrthoAlliance is one of the largest orthopedic platforms in the United States, consisting of 80 clinics, nine ASCs and complementary ancillary services across Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. With more than 2,000 dedicated teammates and over 200 value-driven providers, this partnership strengthens SCA Health's specialty practices division and accelerates ASC growth.
• US Digestive HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2019 and managed by US Digestive Health Management, US Digestive Health is a leading gastroenterology practice with over 35 clinical locations and 20 ASCs in Pennsylvania and Delaware. With 1,300+ teammates, they provide services including colonoscopies, abdominal ultrasounds, endoscopies, and more.
• PE GI SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPE GI Solutions specializes in providing integrated business strategies and insights for GI specialists and healthcare partners to help their practices, ASCs and ancillary services grow and thrive through professional management, aligned investments and strategic partnerships.
• National Cardiovascular PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Cardiovascular Partners is a leading outpatient cardiology and vascular platform committed to delivering quality-driven, patient-centered care in communities across the United States.
• OrthoCarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the HiVE (Health Innovation Value Enterprise) partners focused on creating sustainable value-based care solutions for orthopedic specialists.
• Emerge OrthominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiVE partner providing value-based orthopedic care solutions in their service areas.
• OPA (OPA Ortho)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiVE partner specializing in orthopedic specialty care delivery and value-based payment models.
• OCC (Orthopedic Continuity Care)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiVE partner focused on orthopedic care continuity and value-based outcomes.
• AnthemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth plan partner for value-based care arrangements. SCA Health created first value-based care programs in partnership with Anthem of Kentucky.
• OptumcoreOthersSCA Health is part of Optum, a powerful care delivery system transforming healthcare across the United States. This affiliation enables referral pathways, data analytics capabilities, and network resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Stryker: Stryker's orthopedic implants, surgical equipment, and Mako robotics platform are core enabling technologies for ASC-based joint replacement and spine procedures. Comparable as an infrastructure vendor in the orthopedic ASC value chain.
• Arthrex: Arthrex is a leading orthopedic device and surgical technology vendor whose products enable ASC-based sports medicine and joint procedures. Comparable as an enabling supplier into the orthopedic ASC ecosystem served by the subject.

Emerging players

• Privia Health Group: Privia provides physician practice management and value-based enablement services including for specialty groups. Comparable as an MSO/physician-enablement platform with overlap in specialty practice management economics.

Direct peers

• Surgery Partners: Surgery Partners operates a national network of short-stay surgical facilities with significant orthopedic and spine case mix. Directly comparable as a publicly-traded ASC operator competing for the same outpatient surgical volume and physician partnerships.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): HSS is the leading U.S. specialty hospital focused exclusively on orthopedics and rheumatology, with affiliated ASCs and physician practices. Comparable as a high-acuity orthopedic specialty delivery platform with strong brand and outcomes reputation.
• United Surgical Partners International (USPI): USPI is the largest operator of ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S., with thousands of ASCs and surgical hospitals across orthopedics and other specialties. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty ASC platform with health-system joint-venture partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: HCA operates the largest U.S. hospital network with affiliated ASCs in major metros including Houston. Comparable as a broad incumbent that captures inpatient and outpatient orthopedic/spine volume through integrated delivery.
• Tenet Healthcare: Tenet owns USPI and runs a portfolio of acute care hospitals plus ambulatory surgery centers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with significant ASC exposure via its USPI subsidiary.

Regional players

• Texas Health Resources: Texas Health Resources is a major Dallas-Fort Worth-based health system with significant orthopedic service lines and ASC partnerships. Comparable as a regional health-system partner for orthopedic ASC joint ventures in Texas.
• Encompass Health: Encompass Health operates inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and outpatient therapy services adjacent to orthopedic post-acute care. Comparable as an adjacent post-surgical care provider in the orthopedic care continuum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpineHouston
• Facebookfacebook.com/HoustonOrthoSpine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houston-ortho-spine

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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