Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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5 top-read stories in GI this week — Best hospitals for GI & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Aug. 10-13: -
Meet the leadership team tasked with growing PE-backed Gastro Care Partners
Denver-based Gastro Care Partners appointed an executive leadership team with experience in building and scaling physician practices, the platform announced in an emailed press release Aug. 13. -
Moving on from colonoscopy? & more: 7 GI industry key notes
Here are seven updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: -
5 top gastroenterologists in Indianapolis
Kev's Best, an independent blog and news site, published a list of the top five gastroenterologists in Indianapolis. -
COVID-19 testing in GI — 3 insights
How three gastroenterology centers are approaching COVID-19 testing: -
Blood-based CRC test more cost-effective than alternatives, study says
Blood-based colorectal cancer screening test Epi proColon was more cost-effective than other alternative screening options, according to a company release about a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. -
The best hospitals for GI in every state from 'U.S. News & World Report'
U.S. News & World Report released its 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings July 28. -
How one Texas GI group navigates testing, staffing & looming COVID-19 questions
With 12 physicians and seven advanced-practice providers, Gastroenterology Consultants is the largest gastroenterology group in the Houston metropolitan area. -
Gastroenterologist joins Ohio hospital, physician group
Warren, Ohio-based Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group added a gastroenterologist to their ranks, according to a July 31 announcement. -
Indiana physician network opens GI clinic
Franciscan Physician Network Gastroenterology Crown Point (Ind.) opened a gastroenterology clinic with two gastroenterologists on staff, NWI.com reports. -
7 gastroenterologists in hot water
In the past year, several gastroenterologists have faced allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to HIPAA violations: -
Massachusetts GI practice to add Dr. Arpan Patel
Arpan Patel, MD, will join Acton, Mass.-based Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center in September. -
Washington GI group offers in-office COVID-19 testing — 5 insights
Puget Sound Gastroenterology is requiring all patients scheduled for procedures to first be tested for COVID-19. -
AGA recommends pivot from colonoscopy-only testing
A team of 60 gastroenterology experts recommended gastroenterologists move on from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to colorectal cancer screening, in a new preprint study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. -
GI researcher earns Nevada's top researcher award
Gastroenterology researcher Kent Sanders, PhD, was awarded the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents' 2020 Distinguished Researcher award, the top research-based honor in the state. -
17 gastroenterologists on the move in 2020
Becker's ASC Review has tracked more than a dozen gastroenterologist moves so far in 2020: -
5 most-read stories in GI this week — GI group continues hiring spree & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Aug. 3-7: -
7 big trends in GI this year — COVID-19's effect, compensation & more
With the dog days of summer in the rear view, gastroenterology has had a specialty-changing year severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the specialty is gradually recovering and moving forward. Here are seven trends that will shape the specialty going forward: -
4 quotes on Exact Sciences' quarterly performance
Exact Sciences reported $268.9 million in revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, but still had a net loss of $86.1 million. -
60 experts propose CRC screening overhaul with 5-pronged strategy
A new white paper from the American Gastroenterological Association calls for better risk assessment, more noninvasive testing options and targeted colonoscopy referrals to reduce colorectal cancer fatalities.