Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Colonoscopies in the ASC vs. HOPD: Which is better?
Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure. -
31% of gastroenterologists worth over $5M
Approximately 31% of gastroenterologists have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. -
United Digestive's 2 best ASCs, per US News
Two ASCs affiliated with GI physician practice management organization United Digestive have been named among U.S. News & World Report's top ASCs in the nation for 2024. -
2 ways to potentially increase colorectal cancer screenings
Two recent studies point to distinct ways health systems could increase the amount of patients undergoing routine colorectal cancer screenings. -
11 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are 11 gastroenterologists making headlines in the last month: -
The future of weight loss medications in GI care
Gastroenterologists are taking an increased interest in prescription weight loss medications and their impact on GI care. -
Hoag taps executive medical director for digestive health
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag has tapped gastroenterologist Kenneth Chang, MD, as executive medical director of its Digestive Health Institute. -
5 studies reshaping GI care
From new colonoscopy suggestions to updated guidelines on obesity management, here are five studies published in 2024 that are reshaping gastroenterology care: -
Self employed vs. employed gastroenterologists: 10 notes
Here are 10 key notes on private practice and employment for gastroenterologists and the physician workforce as a whole: -
GI becoming 'hub for obesity management'
The June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology is focused on obesity in gastroenterology, discussing issues including population trends in obesity, food insecurity, how obesity affects predisposition to diseases and response to therapies, treatment and therapies and a multidisciplinary approach to obesity. -
MNGI Digestive Health moves into new Minnesota building
A 100,500-square-foot medical office building that is fully leased to Allina and MNGI Digestive Health has opened in Lakeville, Minn., according to a June 5 report from REJournals. -
5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology: -
Avera breaks ground on GI medical office building
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has broken ground on a new medical office building that will house digestive services at its Louise Health Campus. -
New York GI practice opens women's center
New York City-based Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn has opened a new office in the Bay Ridge neighborhood that will offer specialized care for women, according to a June 4 report from the Brooklyn Paper. -
AI helps double colonoscopy rates in underserved patients: Study
Artificial intelligence may help engage underserved patients with colonoscopy screenings, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's 2024 annual meeting. -
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia taps GI chief
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has tapped Binita Kamath as its chief of the division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. -
Digestive Health Physicians Association taps new president, board chair
Gastroenterologist Naresh Gunaratnam, MD, has been named president and chair of the board of directors for the Digestive Health Physicians Association. -
Trinity Health adds Michigan GI practices
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Trinity Health Medical Group has added Grand River Gastroenterology and the Grand River Endoscopy Center to its network. -
Dr. Maria Abreu named AGA president
Gastroenterologist Maria Abreu, MD, has been appointed the 119th president of the American Gastroenterological Association, effective May 30. -
GI Alliance's 5-year recap: 45 updates
GI Alliance is one of the largest gastroenterology groups in the industry, supporting more than 300 practice affiliates and over 900 providers.
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