Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Gastroenterologist honored by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons United Kingdom has named Dr. Aamir Ghafoor, its PACES Champion 2021 and the best examiner in the world, The News reported May 11. -
Gastroenterologist revenue hits 2-year high: 3 notes
Median gastroenterologist revenue hit a two-year high on March 1, according to Kaufman Hall's "Physician Flash Report" published May 2. -
GI Research Foundation honors Dr. David Rubin
The GI Research Foundation has given the Joseph B. Kirsner Award to David Rubin, MD, the foundation said May 11. -
Endoscopy before age 50 linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in women
Women who started endoscopic screenings at age 45 had a 50 percent to 60 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who didn't screen at all, according to research published May 5 in JAMA Network Open. -
Top 15 gastroenterology procedures by volume
Liver elastography was the gastroenterology procedure with the highest volume in 2021, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare -
9 industry updates for GI leaders
With moves from Gastro Health, GI Alliance and more, here are nine gastroenterology industry stories Becker's has reported on since May 3: -
Gastro Health taps new COO
Gastro Health selected Alan Oliver as the platform's new COO, South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report reported May 9. -
7 newly approved, cleared GI drugs, technologies
Here are seven gastroenterology drugs and technologies that have been approved or cleared by the FDA in the past five months: -
Where AI stands in gastroenterology today
The buzz about artificial intelligence in gastroenterology has yet to settle. Here's a pulse check on where AI stands in the GI industry today. -
2 gastrointestinal drugs get FDA approval
Two drugs treating gastrointestinal illnesses have received FDA approval, Phathom Pharmaceuticals said May 3. -
GI Alliance acquisition spree: 2 deals in 1 week
Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance, an organization with a portfolio of more than 660 physicians and 400 locations, is on an acquisition spree. -
Hospital is 1st in California to use Medtronic's AI device for colonoscopy
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif., is reportedly the first hospital in the state to perform a procedure using Medtronic's artificial intelligence endoscopy module, GI Genius. -
How gastroenterologist pay has changed in the past 10 years
Gastroenterology is consistently among the top 10 highest-paid physician specialties, according to Medscape's Physicians Compensation Reports. -
GI Alliance expands Houston presence with new partnership
GI Alliance partnered with Gastroenterology Consultants, expanding its presence in the greater Houston area. -
3 GI center openings
Here are three gastroenterology centers that opened last month: -
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.