Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Florida gastroenterologist planning townhouse community with workforce housing
Gastroenterologist Vipin Gupta, MD, is planning a townhouse community in West Palm Beach, Fla., South Florida Business Journal reported May 4. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know: -
61 gastroenterologists, students win $2.5M in research funding
The American Gastroenterological Association is awarding $2.5 million to 61 recipients for gastroenterology and hepatology research, the association said May 3. -
Fujifilm snags deal with National Rural Health Association
Fujifilm will offer MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, digital radiography, endoscopy and enterprise imaging to the 21,000 members of the National Rural Health Association, Fujifilm said May 3. -
GI Alliance opens markets in Kansas, Missouri
Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance has partnered with Digestive Health Specialists in Kansas City, Mo., gaining entrance to the Kansas and Missouri markets, GI Alliance said May 3. -
6 updates for gastroenterology leaders
From a $35.7 million gastrointestinal specialty center to a data breach, here are six gastroenterology updates: -
Medtronic exec: AI could become a GI industry standard for detection
Artificial intelligence has the potential to become a money-saving industry standard in gastroenterology. -
Technology has 'transformed' GI — and physicians must keep up, Medtronic exec says
Technology's presence in medicine is accelerating, and gastroenterology is no exception. -
Independence Blue Cross puts $2.5M toward CRC prevention program
Independence Blue Cross and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance launched a cancer screening and prevention program addressing health equity. -
3 gastroenterology exec moves
Atlanta-based United Digestive and Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance have both recently named executives. -
Is private equity worth it for gastroenterology practices?
Private equity is thriving in gastroenterology, with several equity-backed management groups taking over the market. -
Colorado physician sees increase in at-home colon cancer screenings
A Colorado physician has noticed at-home colon cancer screening becoming more common at his practice, Fox affiliate KDVR reported April 27. -
What to know about Gastro Health
Miami-based Gastro Health is one of the largest and fastest growing gastroenterology groups in the industry, with a portfolio of more than 343 physicians and 140 locations in Alabama, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington. -
Deaconess completes $35.7M GI specialty and endoscopy center
Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System opened a $35.7 million gastrointestinal specialty center, 44News reported April 26. -
The key to lowering colonoscopy screening cost could be AI, study says
The use of artificial intelligence detection tools has the potential to save the U.S. millions of dollars annually, according to a study published in The Lancet Digital Health. -
Cincinnati GI treats more than 10,000 patients in 1 year at ASC
Cincinnati GI's surgery center, Anderson Endoscopy in Cincinnati, has treated more than 10,000 patients in one year, according to an April 27 news release shared with Becker's. -
The financial burden of colonoscopies amid rising CRC cases
Rising labor and supply costs paired with declining reimbursements are making colonoscopy unattractive for many gastroenterologists, drawing concern from many amid a rise of advanced stage colorectal cancer. -
Illinois gastroenterology group reveals data breach
Gurnee-based Illinois Gastroenterology Group was hit with a network breach in October, the company said April 22. -
5 colonoscopy, endoscopy updates
Here are five colonoscopy and endoscopy updates for gastroenterology since April 13: -
4 trends propelling gastroenterology forward
Jason Richardson, CEO of Gastroenterology of the Rockies in Louisville, Colo., spoke with Becker's to discuss what trends are positively affecting the gastroenterology industry.