Here are four updates on ASC companies from the last week.
In November 2015, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accredited Elms Endoscopy of Charleston (S.C.), an AmSurg affiliate. Elms Endoscopy of Charleston created Direct Access Colonoscopy, a convenient way for patients to schedule a screening.
After the close of trading on Feb. 11, Surgical Care Affiliates will replace Constant Contact in the S&P SmallCap 600.
Hospital Corporation of America signed a deal to buy Forest Park Medical Center – Frisco (Texas) from Sabra Health Care REIT. The Texas hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last September. Sabra and the hospital's operator agreed to sell their respective interests in the hospital to a HCA subsidiary for $96.25 million.
During the week of Feb. 8 to Feb. 12, Tenet Healthcare shares traded at $23.95 per share, down 7.6 percent.
If you have a question, issue or note to suggest on an ASC management and development company please contact Carrie Pallardy at cpallardy@beckershealthcare.com or Mary Rechtoris at mrechtoris@beckershealthcare.com.
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