Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know: -
GI Alliance, Austin Gastroenterology partnership named 'USA Deal of the Year'
A deal between GI Alliance and Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology was named "USA Deal of the Year" at the 13th annual America's M&A Atlas Awards held virtually Jan. 26-27. -
Fujifilm, Gastro Care Partners ink deal for endoscopy tech
Denver-based Gastro Care Partners has signed a multiyear deal to offer FujiFilm's endoscopy product portfolio throughout Gastro Care Partners' network, Fujifilm said March 2. -
Michigan endoscopy center, part of $600M project, sees 1st patients
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first stage of its $600 million Lansing, Mich., campus, Fox47 reported Feb. 28. -
One GI's 11 deals in 15 months
Founded in April 2020, Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI has had a massive year for acquisitions, with 11 deals in the last 15 months. -
10 states with the fewest endoscopy centers per capita
Vermont has a single endoscopy ASC for all of its 643,077 residents. -
Pennsylvania ASCs to open Saturdays for CRC screenings
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network is opening up some facilities for Saturday colorectal cancer screenings during two weekends in March, TribLive reported Feb. 25. -
Colorectal cancer cases spike; patients urged to get screenings
Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg has urged patients to undergo timely and appropriate screenings for colorectal cancer after it noted an increase in diagnoses last year. -
6 updates in colonoscopy
Here are six recent updates in colonoscopy: -
Cost of a colonoscopy in 30 US cities
Here are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to have a colonoscopy screening, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a patient resource for finding affordable care. -
All 50 states ranked by endoscopy centers per capita
One state in the U.S. has only a single endoscopy ASC, and the two states with the lowest populations sit at opposite ends of the per-capita spectrum. -
Big Pharma's pricing power still strong, New York gastroenterologist says
Big Pharma, private equity and private payers are some of the forces Gabriel Ionescu, MD, sees as decision makers in the future of healthcare. -
Medtronic to provide colorectal cancer screening technology in underserved communities
Healthcare technology company Medtronic and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy have partnered to provide colorectal cancer screening technologies in low-income and underserved communities nationwide through the Medtronic Health Equity Assistance Program. -
Hepatocellular carcinoma treatment: 4 AGA recommendations
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer, according to Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic. -
The rise of gastroenterology megagroups
Gastroenterology has been characterized by consolidation and the growth of management service organizations and megagroups. -
Gastric polyps: 5 insights from a 10-year analysis
Gastric polyps, asymptomatic lesions found in the upper gastrointestinal tract, are found in 1 percent to 3 percent of esophagogastroduodenoscopies, according to a study published Feb. 19 in BMC Gastroenterology. -
Arizona ASC offers all-female colonoscopy teams to boost screening rates
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based North Valley Surgery Center is kicking off a colon cancer screening program for women, the ASC's joint venture partner Sovereign Healthcare said Feb. 11. -
University of Virginia finishes revamp of digestive outpatient procedure center
The University of Virginia in Charlottesville renovated and expanded an outpatient procedure center for its digestive health department, construction firm Hord Coplan Macht said Feb. 17. -
'Difference between life and death': Decrease in colorectal screenings raises concerns
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. for men and women combined, according to the American Cancer Society, and a lack of screening can exacerbate the problem. -
Endoscopy system with patient VR goggles cleared for sale
Medical device company EvoEndo has been cleared by the FDA to market and sell its EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system.