ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

The American Medical Association plans to examine how the trend of corporate parties purchasing specialty physicians and practices affects care delivered, according to MarketWatch.

Jacksonville Beaches, Fla.-based Baptist Medical Center Beaches recently opened its Wilson Farrell Surgery Pavilion, the Ponte Vedra Recorder reports.

Dayton, Ohio-based Digestive Specialists and Digestive Endoscopy Center opened a new outpatient gastroenterology clinic, also in Dayton, the Dayton Daily News reports.

Dallas-based Platinum Dermatology Partners made further inroads into Arizona when it added Phoenix-based Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery to its network.

A diverse revenue base and demonstrable growth opportunities have the potential to significantly improve an ASC's valuation, according to Matt Searles, a partner at ASC advisory firm Merritt Healthcare.

Here are six updates on ASC companies and industry-relevant companies to note:

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare will pay a $0.35 per share dividend to shareholders of record June 29, The Lincolnian reports.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is opening a 15,000-square-foot outpatient center in a private real estate development in Hudson Yards, N.Y., PT Products Online reports.

Jacksonville Beach, Fla.-based Baptist Beaches Hospital will soon open its $32 million surgical pavilion, News 4 Jax reports.

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based NovaMed Surgery Center & Kidney Stone Center leased 4,000 square feet in Englewood, Colo., Business Den reports.