Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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4 physician practices join insurer-led multispecialty development — 3 details
Four physician practices are partnering with health insurer CDPHP to build a multispecialty medical center in Clifton Park, N.Y. - 6/1/20 -
65% of endoscopy practices performed less than 10% of endoscopy volume during COVID-19, survey says
Although approved to restart elective procedures, gastroenterologists face heightened COVID-19 risk because of the risk of intraprocedural exposure. - 6/1/20 -
Functional gastrointestinal disorders present in 4 of 10 adults, study says
Four out of every 10 people may be living with a functional gastrointestinal disorder, according to study published in Gastroenterology. - 5/29/20 -
Takeda allowed to retain IBD drug
The European Commission reversed its decision and will allow Takeda to retain the rights to an inflammatory bowel disease candidate it was supposed to divest as part of its 2018 acquisition of Shire. - 5/29/20 -
5 top-read stories in GI this week — May 28
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of May 25-29: - 5/28/20 -
Specialists expand hours, services to recoup COVID-19 losses; 75% expect 2nd wave
Most hard-hit specialists believe the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting effect on their practices, according to a new Spherix Global survey shared by Tioga Publishing. - 5/28/20 -
US Digestive Health makes 1st post-formation partnership
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health expanded its presence in Pennsylvania by partnering with Carlisle (Pa.) Digestive Disease Associates. - 5/28/20 -
IBD, celiac disease have common connection & more: 5 GI industry key notes
Here are five updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: - 5/27/20 -
ASGE moves Digestive Disease Week education programs online
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy launched Endoscopy 2020, a series of educational classes highlighting the latest research in endoscopy technology. - 5/27/20 -
Long-term CRC risk drops after single negative colonoscopy
A negative screening colonoscopy led to reduced colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates for up to 17.4 years, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and reported on in MedPage Today. - 5/27/20 -
Gastroenterology group takes new approach to patient charting — 4 details
Suffolk-based Virginia Gastroenterology Institute launched new patient charting software, according to a May 26 announcement. - 5/26/20 -
Link between IBD, celiac disease confirmed
Inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease have a common connection, according to a new study published in Gastroenterology and reported by Medical Dialogues. - 5/22/20 -
5 top-read GI stories this week — colonoscopy prep changes & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of May 18-21: - 5/21/20 -
6 new GI-driven ASCs, facilities
Six ASCs and facilities opened or announced in the past month are expected to offer gastroenterology services: - 5/20/20 -
New payment processing platform available to GI practices
Modernizing Medicine's integrated payment processing platform, Modmed Pay, is now available to medical practices, according to a May 20 announcement. - 5/20/20 -
Study further validates effectiveness of early CRC screening — 3 insights
Early diagnostic screening for colorectal cancer continues to be essential in reducing CRC-related mortality rate, according to Pharmacy Times. - 5/20/20 -
What reopened endoscopy centers are doing & more: 4 GI industry key notes
Here are four updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: - 5/20/20 -
Specialty care is on the rise, report indicates — 3 brief insights
A decline in the number of U.S. primary care physicians suggests an increasing emphasis on specialty care, according to VMG Health's 2020 "Healthcare M&A Report." - 5/19/20 -
Florida GI practice restarts elective procedures — how it did it
Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists reopened the Center for Endoscopy a week after Florida allowed elective procedures to resume and is already seeing surgical volume return to pre-COVID-19 levels. - 5/19/20 -
New registry aims to track COVID-19 outcomes for IBD patients
A soon-to-be published study in Gastroenterology found a common therapy for inflammatory bowel disease may be associated with more severe cases of COVID-19. - 5/19/20