ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

Annapolis, Md.-based Anne Arundel Medical Center and Surgical Care Affiliates are partnering to open two outpatient surgery centers in early 2019.

Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System is advancing plans to construct a 24/7 emergency room and outpatient surgery center, Naples Daily News reports.

Towson, Md.-based SurgCenter Development is in the midst of developing Delaware River Surgical Suites in Warrington, Pa., the Philadelphia Business Journal reports.

Cincinnati-based TriHealth acquired a 15 percent ownership stake in Urology Group's outpatient surgery center, also in Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Business Courier reports.

Supply, N.C.-based Novant Health Brunswick Endoscopy Center is set to open May 2, the Brunswick Beacon reports.

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Pain Specialists of Southern Oregon plan to open a new ASC in the summer of 2018.

Clinton, S.C.-based Palmetto Bone & Joint opened a $9 million facility in Chapin, S.C., The Lexington Ledger reports.

Leawood, Kan.-based NueHealth has partnered with more than 10,000 physician investors and 25 health systems to expand into more than 150 facilities, including physician-owned surgery centers, surgical hospitals and hyper-specialty centers.