Strategy
Founded in 2005 by Dr. Richard Kresch, President and CEO, Ascend Health has grown to become a leading behavioral health services company. With a successful 30-year leadership and entrepreneurial record, Dr. Kresch brings clinical and operational expertise to Ascend Health.
Ascend Health is a leader in the de novo development of inpatient behavioral health hospitals. We focus on de novo startups because they are generally more cost-effective than acquisitions and allow for broader site and market selection, resulting in higher rates of return to investors. Ascend Health targets markets where there is an unmet need for behavioral health services.
Over the years, Ascend Health has gained considerable expertise in building new hospitals. The majority of our hospitals are de novo developments that are generating high returns.
Founded in 2005 by Dr. Richard Kresch, President and CEO, Ascend Health has grown to become a leading behavioral health services company. With a successful 30-year leadership and entrepreneurial record, Dr. Kresch brings clinical and operational expertise to Ascend Health.
Ascend Health is a leader in the de novo development of inpatient behavioral health hospitals. We focus on de novo startups because they are generally more cost-effective than acquisitions and allow for broader site and market selection, resulting in higher rates of return to investors. Ascend Health targets markets where there is an unmet need for behavioral health services.
Over the years, Ascend Health has gained considerable expertise in building new hospitals. The majority of our hospitals are de novo developments that are generating high returns.
