Ascension Health Nears $3.9 Billion Deal for Amsurg Outpatient Centers

AmSurg, the ambulatory surgery company once part of Envision Healthcare, is in advanced talks to sell itself to Ascension Health for about $3.9 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A purchase by Ascension could be struck within weeks, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. A final agreement hasn’t been reached and terms could change or talks could falter, they added.