Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology: 

Becker's has reported on five cases of physician fraud since Jan. 1:

The fate of noncompete agreements has been in flux recently, as the Federal Trade Commission awaits change to leadership and President Donald Trump, while noncompete clauses remain the subject of lawsuits in healthcare.

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, a major employer of physicians, has made big moves in the last few months:

APEX Vascular Outpatient Center has opened the only specialized vascular ASC in the state in Lenoir City, Tenn. 

Guardant Health has secured Medicare coverage from Palmetto for its blood test to monitor for disease recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer.

While private equity activity in healthcare has been high over the last several years, a more recent rise in bankruptcies and defaults points to a possible rough patch for healthcare PE investments. 

Investor firm Bain Capital and real estate operator Evergreen Medical Properties have acquired a 122,000-square-foot outpatient facility in Washington, D.C. 

Call is mandatory for 75% of physicians, according to a report from Physician Side Gigs, an online community of more than 195,000 physicians. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, saw a huge year of growth in 2024, as well as several multimillion-dollar hospital sell-offs as they refocus their strategy on ASCs. 

SightMD Connecticut acquired a multi-location ophthalmology practice in the state.

Virtual GI care provider Oshi Health has secured $60 million in series C funding from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association GI Opportunity Fund. 

On Jan. 8, legislation was introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates that would eliminate supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine's UAB Medical West campus in Bessemer, Ala., has opened seven specialty clinics. 

House Republicans have proposed sweeping changes to healthcare policies and other federal programs, marking a significant shift in priorities under President Donald Trump. 

The University of California has acquired 162,554 square feet across three medical office buildings in West Hills, Calif., on behalf of UCLA Health, according to a Jan. 20 report from the Commercial Property Executive.

Two ASC companies have made major leadership transitions since Jan. 1:

A growing number of hospital leaders are exploring ASCs as a pathway for growth, with 63% open to joint ventures in outpatient surgery ventures, according to a report from VMG Health published Jan. 9.

Brian McGee, MD, a member of the Arkansas State Medical Board, is suing a former colleague whose medical license was revoked after it was revealed last year that he had 30 years of misconduct allegations against him.

Legislation has been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives that would prevent insurers in the state from limiting coverage for anesthesia, according to a Jan. 17 report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.