Author: Madeline Ashley

Jonesboro, La.-based Jackson Parish Hospital has broken ground on an $11 million two-part expansion project.

Houston Methodist received a "transformational," undisclosed donation from Ann and John Bookout III to set up the Bookout Center for Medical Innovation, Technology, Research and Education at the system's academic institute, according to a Dec. 18 release shared with Becker's.

Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health is requesting at least $130 million in state funding to help tackle "unprecedented challenges" and provide essential healthcare services to the community.

Warwick, R.I.-based Kent Hospital, an affiliate of Care New England Health System, has agreed to a $35,000 settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act following a patient complaint. 

Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth has broken ground on an estimated $280 million expansion project at Loveland, Colo.-based Medical Center of the Rockies.

An appeal will be heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding Los Angeles-based Prospect Holdings' fall 2022 closure of acute care services to Delaware County (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, owned by Springfield, Pa.-based Crozer Health, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Dec. 14. 

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have unveiled their 2023 merger guidelines, which break down the agencies' factors and frameworks that are utilized when going over merger and acquisition approvals. 

Matt Untch has been named interim CFO of Excelsior Springs, Mo.-based Excelsior Springs Hospital, the Excelsior Springs Standard reported Dec. 12.

Dayton (Ohio) Children's Hospital is investing nearly $24 million into two new facilities in an effort to expand service access for patients and their families.

Manhasset, N.Y.-based North Shore University Hospital, part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has kicked off "dress rehearsals" in preparation for opening its $560 million Petrocelli surgical pavilion on Feb. 10, according to a Dec. 12 report in Newsday.