Ownership Disclosure

Ownership Notice to Patients

Because of concerns that there may be a conflict of interest when a physician refers a patient to a health care facility in which the physician has an ownership interest, Florida passed a law (the “Patient Self-Referral Act of 1992,” FL Statute Section 455.654). Under this law, we must disclose the ownership of this facility and tell you about alternative places where you may go to obtain these services. This disclosure is intended to help you make a fully informed decision about your health care. You have a right to obtain healthcare items or services at a location or from the provider or supplier of your choice, including the facility in which we are the owner. We assure you that you will not be treated differently if you do not choose the facility listed below in which we have an ownership interest.

Ascend Aesthetic Partners have ownership interest in Ponte Vedra Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Alternative facilities in which Ascend Aesthetic Partners do not have ownership: Jacksonville Surgery Center.