University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia has begun construction of its $242 million women's and children's pavilion, according to local news station KOMU.

In the last six months, nine hospitals and health systems have announced, advanced or completed expansion and renovation projects with price tags of $1 billion or more.

Phoenix-based Banner Health recently broke ground on a $243 million expansion project at its hospital in Gilbert, Ariz., according to the Daily Independent.

Strive Health, a health tech company providing kidney care, on March 16 closed a $140 million series B financing round.

Fourteen hospitals or health systems have announced, advanced or completed construction projects since March 5:

Cleveland-based University Hospitals is planning a $236 million expansion of its Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in New York City opened its six-story, 400,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center, the hospital said March 15. 

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth plans to invest $400 million into capital projects for its West Florida division, according to The Tampa Bay Business Journal. 

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has increased significantly in the past 10 years, according to a recent analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Cincinnati-based TriHealth plans to invest $140 million in upgrades at its Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.