SCA Health
SCA Health, part of Optum, is one of the largest ambulatory surgery and specialist care platforms in the United States. The organization operates surgery centers and surgical hospitals through partnerships with physicians, health systems, and payers.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier I
- Private Clinics & Day Surgery Centers
- 1 ranking category
Overview
SCA Health, part of Optum, is one of the largest ambulatory surgery and specialist care platforms in the United States. The organization operates surgery centers and surgical hospitals through partnerships with physicians, health systems, and payers.
SCA Health’s strategic importance is reinforced by its connection to Optum and UnitedHealth Group, giving it a distinctive position at the intersection of outpatient surgery, physician networks, health plans, and value-based care. Industry analysis identifies SCA Health as one of the largest ASC operators in the United States, with approximately 320 centers as of year-end 2024.
SCA Health is included in 1 2026 ranking category. Its highest classification is Tier I. Ranking recognition is category-specific editorial evidence rather than a substitute for independent diligence.
Firm facts
| Public identity | SCA Health |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Institution type | Private Clinics & Day Surgery Centers institution |
| Headquarters | Deerfield, United States |
| Primary focus | Private Clinics & Day Surgery Centers |
| Highest 2026 ranking tier | Tier I |
Principal activities
SCA Health’s strategic importance is reinforced by its connection to Optum and UnitedHealth Group, giving it a distinctive position at the intersection of outpatient surgery, physician networks, health plans, and value-based care. Industry analysis identifies SCA Health as one of the largest ASC operators in the United States, with approximately 320 centers as of year-end 2024.
Core capability
Private Clinics & Day Surgery Centers
Client relevance
Category-specific capability, institutional credibility and the ability to support demanding professional, commercial or patient needs.
Execution and verification
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Sector and mandate coverage
Primary category
Private Clinics & Day Surgery Centers
Institutional context
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Market position
SCA Health’s scale, payer integration, physician relationships, and ability to support procedure migration into outpatient settings place it among the leading private clinic and day surgery platforms globally.
SCA Health is assessed through public institutional information and Ranking News editorial research. Its strongest 2026 result is Tier I.
Competitive context
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Comparable institutions are shown for navigation and market context. Inclusion does not imply identical scale, ownership, geographic coverage, service model or regulatory status.
Leadership and governance
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Corporate and public information
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Corporate and disclosure information
| Organization | SCA Health |
| Headquarters | Deerfield, United States |
| Verification note | Confirm legal entity, licenses, offices and engagement terms directly before appointment or use. |
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion and tier classification are editorial determinations. They should be read as category-specific assessments rather than universal league-table positions. The existence or maintenance of this Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related Economy analysis
Selected reporting and market analysis from The Economy provides context for the institution’s operating environment:
- Healthcare Rankings and the New Economics of Expertise
- Healthcare Market Structure Is Opening a New Lane for Specialist Providers
- Healthcare Rankings and the New Geography of Distributed Care
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
Official institutional information, where available, is used for current public identity and capabilities. Ranking pages document 2026 category and tier status. Economy articles provide market context rather than institution-specific endorsement.
- Healthcare Ranking — Top 30 Private Clinics & Day Surgery Centers 2026 — 2026 inclusion and tier classification.
- The Economy — Healthcare Rankings and the New Economics of Expertise — market context.
- The Economy — Healthcare Market Structure Is Opening a New Lane for Specialist Providers — market context.
- The Economy — Healthcare Rankings and the New Geography of Distributed Care — market context.
