Ascension, AmSurg can merge with divestitures, FTC says
( June 2, 2026, 15:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission required Ascension Health Alliance to divest several surgery center facilities to complete its proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC. Both companies provide outpatient surgical services ranging from cataract surgeries to colonoscopies. Ascension will be required to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers. Statement follows in full. ...
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