Western Wyoming Outpatient Surgery Partners with ASCend Specialists to Expand Opportunities and Excellence in Rural Surgical Care

Lander, WY — Oct. 13, 2025 — ASCend Specialists, a rapidly growing management services organization dedicated to strengthening rural ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), is excited to share that Western Wyoming Outpatient Surgery (WWOS), located in Lander, WY has officially joined its network of centers.

One of Wyoming’s newest multi-specialty ASCs, WWOS has already made a significant impact across Fremont County communities, bringing high-quality outpatient surgical services closer to home for patients who would otherwise travel long distances for their outpatient surgical needs. By joining forces with ASCend Specialists, the center’s early success will be multiplied, giving it the operational backbone, strategic support, and financial expertise to expand its reach and long-term impact across western Wyoming.

“We’re really excited to welcome Western Wyoming Outpatient Surgery into the ASCend family,” said Linda Bedwell, CEO of ASCend Specialists. “Our partnerships are focused on strengthening independence for rural providers, improving efficiency, and ultimately expanding access to care for patients in rural areas who deserve world-class surgical services regardless of their zip code.”

Under the agreement, ASCend Specialists will provide full management services, including:

• Revenue Cycle Optimization - Streamlining billing and collections to strengthen cash flow and the patient billing experience.

• Operations & Compliance – Build upon WWOS’s accolades so that they set the bar for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in the rural ASC space.

• Marketing & Growth Strategy - Expanding WWOS’s presence in the region to increase patient access and surgical volume.

• Financial Management - Delivering data-driven insights and financial stewardship to ensure WWOS’s long-term sustainability and local ownership.

  
  

“This is a big step forward for our center and the patients we serve,” said Dr. Ben Francisco, Medical Director of WWOS. “Partnering with ASCend gives us the tools, support, and scale we need to keep care local, affordable, and patient-centered.”

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About ASCend Specialists: Founded in Gillette, Wyoming, by rural healthcare leaders, ASCend Specialists provides robust management and consulting services, leading the way in rural ASC development. ASCend enables rural ambulatory ASCs to deliver exceptional and sustainable care while maintaining their independence. ASCend envisions an ASC-lead future where rural surgical care is sustainable, innovative, and accessible. ASCend provides the economies of scale, diverse network, and management expertise necessary to help rural ASCs ascend and thrive.

About Western Wyoming Outpatient Surgery: Western Wyoming Outpatient Surgery, located in Lander, WY, provides high-quality outpatient surgical care to patients across Fremont County and the surrounding region. The center is committed to patient safety, comfort, and accessibility, offering a wide range of surgical specialties.