Becker's Healthcare November 10, 2025
Patsy Newitt

Ascension’s recent bid to acquire AmSurg marks a defining moment in its shift toward outpatient care, a move leaders say is central to its future growth strategy.

The transaction, reportedly valued at $3.9 billion and expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026, will expand Ascension’s ASC footprint from 58 to more than 300 centers in 34 states

“We truly think this AmSurg partnership will be transformational for our organization,” said Amber Sims, executive vice president and chief strategy and growth officer at Ascension, during a Nov. 3 panel at Becker’s CEO and CFO Roundtable in Chicago. “We recognized that we have to get ahead in the ambulatory business, because that’s where care is going. It’s where patients...

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