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Abbott Labs has announced that it is acquiring Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), according to a press release from Abbott.

As community hospitals face increases in competition, declines in admission rates and decreases in profits, along with the current national credit crunch, some organizations are considering whether to sell a portion of the hospital to a capital partner. While such…

Ardent Health Services. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Ardent owns and operates 11 acute care hospitals, two multi-specialty physician groups, a 220,000- member health plan and one national medical laboratory. A partner of some the most respected names in healthcare, such…

On Thursday, Feb. 26, McGuireWoods will host its 6th Annual Health Care and Life Sciences Private Equity Investing and Finance Conference at the Palmer House in Chicago.

Here are 21 companies that hospitals and surgery centers should know.

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (OLOL) in Baton Rouge, La., purchased 60 acres and two former outpatient surgery center for $28 million, according to The Advocate.

The Clayton County (Ga.) Commission has decided to back a $40.2 million bond for Riverdale, Ga.-based Southern Regional Health System, according to a press release from the organization.

A strategic healthcare venture fund is seeking a healthcare technology expert to join their venture fund team as an Investment Manager.

William Blair & Company has issued a report discussing the results of a survey of hospital administrators seeking insights on volumes, reimbursement, and Stryker, Intuitive Surgical and TomoTherapy.

Here are 16 companies that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) should know. To see another 15 companies that hospitals and surgery centers should know, click here.