Experts are beginning to observe how the loneliness epidemic is influencing cancer rates and mortality in the U.S., according to analysis published Dec. 2 in Cancer Cytopathology.
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North American Partners in Anesthesia embroiled in breach-of-contract lawsuit
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, N.Y., will face allegations that it breached an anti-solicitation clause brought by American Anesthesiology of Syracuse, PC, an affiliate of North American Partners in Anesthesia, the largest anesthesia …
Kaiser Permanente to open California medical office building
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is opening a new medical office building in Salinas, Calif., according to a Dec. 3 report from the Monterey Herald.
Pennsylvania hospital acquires 5 physician practices from Steward
Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center plans to acquire five physician practices from Dallas-based, financially troubled Steward Health Care, the hospital said in a Nov. 27 news release.
Physician, device company to pay $2M+ to settle kickback allegations
A Denver-based neuromonitoring company, its founder, a neurosurgeon, and a businessman have agreed to settlements totaling more than $2 million to resolve federal kickback allegations.
Why this university is teaching advanced practice providers how to cook
Greenville, N.C.-based East Carolina University is piloting a program that adds cooking and nutrition classes to its physician assistant curriculum.
CVS Health to close Utah MinuteClinics
CVS Health has shared plans to close its three MinuteClinic locations in Utah by Dec. 7.
Addressing care gaps for cancer survivors
The oncology industry is continuing to study cancer survivorship and understand its role in patient care, according to a Dec. 3 Cancer Network report.
Healthcare workers urge state keep SUNY Downstate open
A coalition of healthcare workers and community advocates are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to maintain inpatient services at University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn after the state shared plans in January to significantly reduce or potentiall…
The lingering effects of Ascension's cyberattack
Ascension reported a cyberattack on May 8 interrupting its IT systems and disrupting patient care. The system reverted to downtime procedures through mid-June, when the EHR was restored, but reverberations from the attack continue.
