Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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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. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know: -
Why gastroenterologists are drawn to private practices
Three gastroenterologists joined Becker's to discuss what's drawing gastroenterologists to private practice. -
Colonoscope cleared for use with Olympus, Fujifilm & Pentax endoscopy systems
Smart Medical Systems has secured an additional FDA clearance for its G-Eye colonoscope, making it available for use with three large endoscopy brands, the company said April 19. -
Single-use endoscopy developer completes $8.4M series A financing round
Medical device company EvoEndo has completed an $8.4 million series A financing round. -
UCSD Health opens digestive clinic in mall
University of California San Diego Health opened a gastrointestinal and digestive clinic in a shopping mall, Times of San Diego reported April 18.