Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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5 gastroenterology studies to know
Here are five gastroenterology studies Becker's has reported on since May 3. -
Gastro Health adds Maryland practice
Gastro Health has added Annapolis, Md.-based Digestive Disorders Associates to its network, the Miami-based gastroenterology organization said June 13. -
Meet the leaders of 5 gastroenterology megagroups
Gastroenterology MSOs and physician networks have grown in popularity in recent years, giving gastroenterologists the opportunity to expand their reach. -
Financial burden patients carry poses challenge to gastroenterologists
The shift in patients' financial burdens is beginning to cast a shadow over gastroenterology. -
'An unmet medical need': Physician weighs in on 1st eosinophilic esophagitis treatment
The GI industry hit a milestone in May with the first FDA approved treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis. -
5 gastroenterologists making headlines
From the next editor-in-chief of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy to Gastro Health's newly appointed COO, here are five gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since May 9: -
New colonoscopy tech has potential to revolutionize industry
Innovations in colonoscopy technology are progressing rapidly and have the potential to revolutionize colonoscopy effectiveness. Here are some newer techniques to consider, per industry experts at MDLix: -
'Unheard of': Rectal cancer vanished in 100% of participants for dostarlimab study
A cancer study published June 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine showed historic results, with every participant finishing cancer-free and without clinically significant complications. -
Updated pancreatic cancer screening guidelines for those with genetic susceptibility
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has released updated guidelines for the screening of pancreatic cancer for those with genetic susceptibility. -
New centers, a partnership and more: 13 gastroenterology updates
Below are 13 gastroenterology updates for ASC leaders to know: -
Private equity partners of 10 gastroenterology groups
Private equity is investing in gastroenterology as colonoscopies become increasingly in demand. -
New Jersey health system planning endoscopy center
Mullica Hill, N.J.-based health system Inspira Health is building an outpatient endoscopy center, Philadelphia Business Journal reported June 1. -
AGA's 117th president begins term
John Carethers, MD, has begun his tenure as the president of the American Gastroenterological Association Institute, according to a June 1 press release sent to Becker's by the organization. -
Private equity looks to gastroenterology in the 'golden age' of colonoscopies
Private equity firms are looking to invest in gastroenterology groups as colonoscopy becomes increasingly in demand, Duluth News Tribune reported May 31. -
1st 360-degree colonoscope earns FDA clearance
The FDA on June 1 cleared the first 360-degree colonoscope. -
Cannabis users need higher levels of sedation during endoscopy, study finds
Gastric endoscopy patients who use cannabis require higher levels of sedation than non-users, research presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 21 found. -
The ACA colonoscopy billing violation that's all too common
Preventive colonoscopies, which are usually scheduled every 10 years starting at age 45, are supposed to be free for patients, according to the Affordable Care Act. -
Fast facts about GI Alliance
Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance is the largest gastroenterology 'megagroup' in the industry, with more than 660 physicians and 400 locations. -
Top 15 gastroenterology prescriptions in 2021
Omeprazole was the most prescribed gastroenterology medication in 2021, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare. -
Is your organization maximizing patient safety and minimizing liability in the GI endoscopy suite?
There are over 7.1 million upper GI endoscopies performed annually in the U.S. However, the anesthesiology literature clearly indicates that the majority of closed medical malpractice lawsuits arising from GI endoscopies are a result of respiratory complications, specifically hypoxia (dangerously low blood oxygen levels).