Without a public announcement, UnitedHealth subsidiary SCA Health has taken over one of the nation’s largest gastroenterology groups — U.S. Digestive Health.
Formed in 2019 by Amulet Capital Partners with partner physicians, the Exton, Pa.–based group has grown to more than 149 physicians across 24 ASCs in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The deal, closed in January 2025, was first uncovered by The Philadelphia Inquirer through a retired physician — and only later confirmed by UnitedHealth.
The price tag remains undisclosed, but the implications are clear:
- GI consolidation continues as payers deepen their presence in physician practice ownership.
- U.S. Digestive Health’s integration could reshape ASC competition and referral patterns in the Mid-Atlantic region.
- The deal adds to a growing list of UnitedHealth acquisitions, from primary care to home health, signaling its push to dominate across care delivery.