About Us

About Us

Our Executive Team of ASC Consultants

Ambulatory Strategies, Inc. is a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to helping healthcare organizations optimize surgical services and achieve higher margins. Our process is straightforward: we assess all surgical services, identify areas for improvement, build consensus for best-practice solutions, and guide facilities in implementing these improvements.

Who We Serve

We primarily serve ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and outpatient facilities, assisting owners in managing their operations to ensure efficiency and compliance. We also collaborate with hospitals on physician joint ventures and outpatient department (HOPD) conversions, and support physicians or hospitals interested in developing ASCs. For surgery center management companies lacking the infrastructure or staff to ensure regulatory compliance, ASI provides the necessary expertise.

How We Serve

Our services are grounded in integrity, innovation, and a patient-centered approach. Our highly trained team of ASC consultants have firsthand experience with the challenges our clients face, enabling us to see problems from their perspective. Ambulatory Strategies is committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Our Mission

Ambulatory Strategies, Inc., based in Dade City, Florida, offers expert ACS consulting and management services. Our mission is to provide a unique and customized approach to ASC development, management, and risk management.

Led by founder Sandra Jones, an expert in hospital and outpatient services executive management, Ambulatory Strategies is dedicated to supporting ASCs with financial feasibility study creation, licensure, accreditation, and compliance. We leverage our extensive experience to ensure the success and efficiency of your ASC operations.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every ambulatory surgery center operates at peak efficiency, delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing the overall health of thousands. Our dedication to excellence, innovation, and collaboration positions us as the trusted partner for ASCs, empowering them to excel in a constantly evolving healthcare environment.

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Sandra J. Jones

Sandra Jones brings 30 years of expertise in the healthcare industry and has overseen or contributed to the successful establishment and development of over 100 ambulatory surgery centers nationwide. She concentrates on regulatory compliance, risk management, surgery center development and operational management of surgery centers. She is a nationally recognized expert on ambulatory surgery centers and HOPDs.

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Richard Rauber

Richard A. Rauber has over 30 years’ experience in all facets of health care serving as hospital Chief Financial Officer, healthcare consultant, and healthcare information system business developer. Prior to joining Ambulatory Strategies Inc., he was a principal in a consulting firm serving the health and managed care industry. He has extensive experience with financial management, business plans, information systems operations, and strategic planning.