In a defining move for the ASC landscape, St. Louis-based Ascension has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, a major ASC operator with 250 locations across the country. The transaction will expand Ascension’s ASC footprint from 58 to more than 300 centers in 34 states — a fivefold leap that places it in direct competition with Tenet Healthcare’s ASC giant, United Surgical Partners International. The deal, reportedly valued at $3.9 billion and expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026, reflects more than a growth strategy. According to industry leaders, it marks a pivotal moment in how health systems engage with outpatient care.
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Source: https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/ascension-just-bought-250-ascs-heres-what-it-means/