Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina is transforming a former J.C. Penney building into an outpatient clinic, according to Post and Courier.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/16/17

Allegany Associates, the owners of Johnson City, N.Y.-based Southern Tier Surgery Center filed plans with the New York Department of Health to build an ASC in Olean, N.Y., Buffalo Business First reports.  By Eric Oliver - 10/16/17

Here is how four major, publicly traded ASC chains fared in the stock market for the week of Oct. 9 to Oct. 13.  By Eric Oliver - 10/16/17

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled against Cartersville, Ga.-based The Georgia Advanced Surgery Center for Women owners and opted to uphold the state's certificate-of-need legislation, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle.  By Super User - 10/16/17

Bank of America reduced its price target on Envision healthcare from $72 to $60 earlier this week, according to Dispatch Tribunal.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/13/17

Carle and Christie Clinic physicians broke ground on a new joint venture surgery center in Champaign, Ill., willradio.tv.online reports. Both organizations are also based in Champaign.  By Eric Oliver - 10/12/17

New Jersey State Department of Health is considering an application an ASC owner filed to purchase Secaucus, N.J.-based Meadowlands Hospital and Medical Center, according to NJ Spotlight.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/11/17

Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic selected Rendina Healthcare Real Estate as the developer for its $30 million expansion project, according to Memphis Business Journal.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/11/17

Here are 11 hospitals and health systems that have opened or announced plans for ASCs in September.  By Eric Oliver - 10/10/17

Miami-based Gastro Health acquired West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Digestive Center of the Palm Beaches.  By Eric Oliver - 10/10/17

Throughout central Ohio, small hospitals are opening their doors to see patients, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Often referred to as 'microhospitals,' these facilities generally house eight to 10 inpatient beds and offer outpatient services, emergency care, imaging, labs and pharmacies.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/10/17

Parker, Colo.-based InSight Vision Group purchased Lone Tree, Colo.-based Renewal Surgery Center.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/10/17

Here are four updates on ASC management companies for healthcare leaders to note:  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/10/17

Here is how four major, publicly traded ASC chains fared in the stock market for the week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, 2017.  By Eric Oliver - 10/9/17

Jim Freund has spent almost 30 years as a partner with several leading ASC focused firms and heads up business development for Merritt Healthcare Advisors. He has an extensive background in surgery center business operations and technology along with a deep understanding of development, mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnerships related to surgery centers and their associated practices.  By Jim Freund, Merritt Healthcare Advisors - 10/6/17

Blackfoot, Idaho-based Bingham Memorial Hospital broke ground on a facility with a surgery center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, according to abc 8.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/6/17

Bozeman (Mont.) Health is opening a new $20 million clinic, according to Bozeman Daily Chronicle.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/5/17

Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic is planning a 120,000-square-foot expansion, according to Commercial Appeal.  By Mary Rechtoris - 10/5/17

Here are five recent ASC acquisitions and partnerships announced in September 2017.  By Eric Oliver - 10/5/17

Novant Health is close to opening a $67 million orthopedic hospital in Charlotte, N.C., that includes a built-in ASC, according to the Charlotte Business Journal.  By Laura Dyrda - 10/5/17