Waystar is the most highly-rated healthcare RCM platform in terms of overall performance, according to a new report from KLAS Research. 

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is kicking off a roughly $17.8 million expansion project at its Bloomington, Ill.-based St. Joseph Medical Center to address an increase of inpatient care demand.

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.

The Great Falls (Mont.) Clinic and Hospital is moving several nonclinical departments into a former Centene facility. 

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

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has opened a new urgent care center, modeled with convenience in mind. 

Orlando (Fla.) Health has purchased land in Lutz, Fla., to build a freestanding emergency room, with construction expected to begin in 2024. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. 

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.