A growing number of hospitals and physicians are interested in partnering on ambulatory surgery center (ASC) joint ventures but often find they do not know how to best begin and proceed. When collaboration is uncharted territory for either partner, a shaky start will cast doubt over the project’s future. This session examines the trends and developments concerning ASC joint ventures, discusses the dos and don’ts for both partners and shares the results from the 5th year of a national hospital executive survey on ASC joint ventures. Attendees will learn what is required for creating a solid foundation for an ASC joint venture, including how to achieve the appropriate balance of hospital and physician involvement and oversight — allowing for ASC success.