AmSurg Acquired by Ascension | Healthcare M&A Deal

Ascension has completed the acquisition of AmSurg, a ambulatory surgery business in Texas, for $4.8 billion. AmSurg operates outpatient surgery centers that support orthopedic, GI endoscopy, and other procedure lines, giving Ascension an expanded ambulatory surgery footprint. Ascension acquisitions in the ASC sector aim to shift volume from hospital settings to lower-cost outpatient care across major markets. The strategic acquisition is structured as an add on acquisition within healthcare M&A, with Ascension acquisitions totaling $3 billion and $1.2 billion across related ASC growth initiatives.