This story was originally published on Healthcare Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Healthcare Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Nonprofit health system Ascension recorded a profit for the first half of its 2026 fiscal year, as the system focuses on expanding its ambulatory care network and growing its outpatient portfolio. Ascension earned $608 million in net income for the six-month period ended Dec. 31, 2025, more than double the $277 million notched in the prior-year ...