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ChristianaCare plans Aston healthcare campus

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare plans to open a new healthcare campus in Aston, Pa., featuring a neighborhood hospital and a health center. 

California hospital hit by network disruption

PIH Health, based in Whittier, Calif., is experiencing a network disruption that is affecting its operations, KABC reported Dec. 4.

Cardiologists on the move in November

Here are eight cardiologists who joined new health systems and hospitals, as reported by Becker’s in November:

Mark Cuban defends his disruption status

Experts in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry have questioned Mark Cuban’s ability to puncture high-priced medicines. In a 90-minute fireside chat with one of his critics, Mr. Cuban said his company has “truly changed the game.”

Cancer risk and loneliness: 9 things to know

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. 

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.