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The FTC just wrote its ASC rulebook with the Ascension-Amsurg order
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FTC approved the Ascension Health Alliance's $3.9 billion acquisition of Amsurg with a consent order requiring divestiture of seven outpatient surgery centers across five metropolitan areas due to antitrust concerns. The ruling signals increased FTC scrutiny on specific service overlaps in local markets and imposes a 10-year notice requirement for future ASC acquisitions in those areas.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure.
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You face FTC scrutiny at the service level, not just the deal size. Local ASC owners must prepare for targeted enforcement and long-term regulatory oversight in key metro areas.
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