Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Alabama clinic relocates, expands — 3 insights
Dothan (Ala.) Pediatric Healthcare Network is relocating and expanding its Dothan Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic to a different space in Dothan, the Dothan Eagle reports. -
'U.S. News & World Report' top 10 hospitals for gastroenterology
U.S. News & World Report released its 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings July 28. -
COVID-19-related delays could cause 10,000+ CRC, breast cancer-related deaths, model says
The National Cancer Institute created a model examining breast and colorectal cancer-related mortality in light of COVID-19-related screening delays, STAT reports. -
Japan university creates device to protect against COVID-19 transmission during endoscopy
Gastroenterology researchers from Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in Sendai, Japan, created a device that protects against COVID-19 transmission during esophagogastroduodenoscopies, DOTmed reports. -
5 top-read stories in GI this week — Income stats, preserving autonomy & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of July 20-23. -
Indiana GI group breaks ground on new clinic with surgery center
Evansville, Ind.-based Digestive Care Center broke ground on a new digestive care clinic in Warrick County, Ind., July 22, local news affiliate WEHT reports. -
How a Texas endoscopy center is navigating the pandemic to stay open and independent
During the early months of the pandemic, when many ASCs temporarily closed, Wichita Falls (Texas) Endoscopy Center deepened its relationship with a local hospital to support the COVID-19 response and remained open to care for patients. -
A 'five-figure increase' in cancer-related mortality — How 5 GIs are shrinking the screening backlog
COVID-19 delayed screening colonoscopy procedures in most states across the U.S., and with cases continuing to rise across the country, the effects of a second delay could have long-term and disastrous ramifications. -
GI Alliance gets growth back on track & more: 6 GI industry key notes
Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: -
Who leads Exact Sciences? 23 things to know
Exact Sciences is a global cancer diagnostic company that was formed in 1995. Its flagship product, Cologuard, is a noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test that largely brought the company to where it is today. -
Cedars-Sinai redeveloping GI facility after $25M gift — 3 insights
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai received a $25 million gift from a pair of private donors to support gastrointestinal treatments and advance research, the health system announced July 21. -
GI Alliance partners with Illinois Gastroenterology Institute, resumes growth plan
Dallas-based GI Alliance partnered with Peoria-based Illinois Gastroenterology Institute, expanding its presence in Illinois and the Midwest. -
Washington hospital expands GI services, builds surgery center
Virginia Mason Bellevue (Wash.) Medical Center will open a 45,000-square-foot medical center July 27, the Downtown Bellevue Network reports. -
FDA approves Ambu single-use duodenoscope
The FDA approved Ambu's single-use duodenoscope July 17 as device companies continue creating scopes to decrease cross-contamination issues. -
PE-backed Texas Digestive Disease Consultants breaks ground on ASC — 4 insights
Southlake-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants has a new ASC underway in Mansfield, according to MedCore Partners, a healthcare and medical real estate group involved in the development. -
5 top-read stories in GI this week — Compensation insights, PE deals & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of July 13-17: -
New Jersey hospital completes endoscopy suite renovation — 5 insights
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, N.J., finished renovating its endoscopy suite, according to TAPinto.net. -
Biopharmaceutical group raises $200M to fund pipeline candidates
Biopharmaceutical group Sosei Heptares closed a $200 million round of funding from an offering of new shares and euro-yen denominated convertible bonds. -
10 stats on GI compensation, debt, net worth & more
Medscape released its "Physician Compensation Report 2020" and its "Physician Debt & Net Worth Report 2020," offering a comprehensive picture of physician finances. -
Despite COVID-19, GI is growing & more: 8 GI industry key notes
Here are eight updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: