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Ascension’s commitment to expanding access through ambulatory growth

Ascension’s commitment to expanding access through ambulatory growth

Ascension has expanded its ambulatory presence to over 300 surgery centers, creating new opportunities to connect patients with surgical services, primary care, imaging, physical therapy, and other clinically appropriate services closer to home.

Becker’s Hospital Review recently featured Ascension Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Amber Sims discussing the strategy behind Ascension’s acquisition of AMSURG and the organization’s broader approach to growth.

As one of the nation’s largest faith-based healthcare providers, Ascension is working to develop an ambulatory model that advances its Mission, strengthens physician partnerships, and expands access to care for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

Read more on our ambulatory strategy: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/ascension-didnt-just-buy-amsurg-for-scale-it-bought-a-nonprofit-asc-industry-blueprint/

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