Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
  • Another celebrity undergoes colonoscopy on camera to raise cancer awareness

    Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 report from Newsweek.
  • 'The $54M question': How insurance could affect new GI cancer screening options

    On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample, providing a less invasive option for patients who are hesitant about traditional screening methods. 
  • What's missing in gastroenterology payer conversations 

    Three gastroenterology or endoscopy center leaders joined Becker's to discuss what's missing in conversations with payers:
  • 'A long time coming': Gastroenterologists laud new colorectal cancer screening option

    On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample.
  • Colonoscopy in the headlines: 7 updates

    Here are seven stories involving colonoscopy or colorectal cancer treatment that Becker's as reported on since July 1:
  • FDA approves blood test for colon cancer screenings

    The FDA has approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that only requires a sample of blood, The New York Times reported July 29.
  • Racial disparities tied to colorectal cancer detection, patient outcomes

    A study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found significant racial disparities when it comes to follow-up rates for colonoscopies and the quality of colonoscopy performed. 
  • Another GI chain implements AI solutions

    Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI is implementing artificial intelligence solutions to improve patient care. 
  • Behind this gastroenterologist's key to collaborative success

    Ongoing clinician burnout, staffing shortages and rising supply costs have consistently been cited as some of the most significant industrywide issues among healthcare professionals — regardless of care setting.
  • 10 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs

    The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here's 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies: 
  • Top pediatric gastroenterology hospitals in the US: Newsweek

    Newsweek has partnered with research firm Statista to release its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology. 
  • 3 celebrities share colonoscopies to increase awareness

    Colon cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S. in 2023, and in people younger than 55 rates have been increasing by 1% to 2% a year since the mid-1990s, according to the American Cancer Society. 
  • Meet the gastroenterologists of the 10 top hospitals for GI 

    Gastroenterologist Darrell Pardi, MD, is the chair of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, which was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Former AMA president undergoes colonoscopy at Wisconsin VA

    In March, the American Medical Association's immediate past president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, underwent a colonoscopy at the Milwaukee (Wis.) VA Medical Center. 
  • Weight loss drugs and GI: Side effects providers should know

    A rise in popularity in glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy is causing concern in the medical community over potential side effects for various physician specialties, according to a July 17 report from Medscape.
  • Gastroenterologist named to ACG Board

    Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release.
  • Renovo Health opens endoscopy center

    Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health has opened a new endoscopy and surgery center, according to a July 16 report from CBS affiliate WFRV.
  • GI group suffers data breach

    The Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida ––also known as the Center for Digestive Health –– has notified the Attorney General of Massachusetts of a data breach in its system on May 29.
  • Essentia boosts GI coverage with new hire

    Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, which covers North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has hired gastroenterologist Kevin Karls, MD, at its Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismark (N.D) 9th Street Clinic. 
  • 7 new GI Alliance ASCs in 2024

    Gastroenterology group management company GI Alliance is holding its position as the largest network of GI providers in the U.S., with over 300 practices in its network and more than 900 affiliated providers in 2024. 

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