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Custom Surgical Partners, Ambulatory Strategies Join Hands

MARCH 5, 2026

Custom Surgical Partners and Ambulatory Strategies announced a formal strategic partnership, solidified on February 5, 2026, creating an expanded national and international healthcare consulting platform focused exclusively on the ambulatory surgery industry, according to a release.

Together, the organizations have assisted more than 800 clients and supported the development of more than 150 ASCs across all 50 states and internationally. Representing more than 58 years of combined ambulatory surgery leadership, the unified platform is supported by a team of 15 specialized consultants dedicated exclusively to the ASC community, according to the release. The partnership reflects a sustained commitment to long-term client relationships, with many engagements extending for decades and demonstrating measurable operational and strategic impact.

"This partnership expands our national and international reach while deepening the expertise we deliver to ASC clients," said Tina DiMarino, RN, chief executive officer of Custom Surgical Partners, in the release. "By uniting our technology, experience, and specialized teams, we are strengthening operational performance and shaping the future of outpatient surgical care. Today's healthcare environment demands leadership, precision, and foresight. We are committed to delivering all three."

As demand accelerates within the $46.5 billion ambulatory surgery market, the combined entity is positioned to deliver scalable solutions across the full ASC lifecycle, according to the release. The unified platform provides expertise in ASC and OBS development, ASC management consulting, compliance and accreditation readiness, risk management strategy, ASC operational optimization, and performance improvement and strategy implementation.

"Our shared dedication to the ambulatory surgery industry allows us to deliver not only deeper expertise, but measurable operational advantage to our clients," said Sandra Jones, founder of Ambulatory Strategies, in the release. "As regulatory expectations intensify and leadership demands greater accountability, our role is to strengthen development, compliance and performance across the ASC continuum, always grounded in a patient-centric focus."

The unified organization serves independent ASCs, hospital-owned ASCs, hospital outpatient departments and office-based surgical suites. With decades of singular focus on ambulatory surgery, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to measurable performance, innovation and long-term client success, according to the release.