ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

Rush University Medical Center and Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, both in Chicago, have proposed building a new ambulatory care center in Oak Brook, Ill., according to a Chicago Tribune report.

Construction is underway for the new Shriners Hospital for Children Medical Center in Lexington, Ky., according to a kentucky.com report.

HealthONE's Midtown Surgical Center  is affiliating with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver.

Company shares of AmSurg increased 14.92 percent over the past week, according to an OTC Outlook report.

Here are six hospitals and health systems opening or expanding ambulatory surgery centers.

Zacks gave AmSurg shares a "strong-buy" rating, according to The Legacy.

NorthBay Healthcare, based in Vacaville, Calif., will completely acquire the Surgery Center at NorthBay VacaValley in Vacaville, Calif., according to The Reporter.

AmSurg continues to grow its anesthesia service line with the acquisition of a Tampa Bay area group, according to a Tampa Bay Business Journal report.

Surgical Care Affiliates had its price target raised from $42.00 to $45.00 by analysts at Barclays, according to WKRB.

Revere Health, based in Provo, Utah, will break ground on a new facility in Salem, Utah, according to a Herald Media report.