Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
-
Weight loss drugs could lower colonoscopy prep quality: Study
Patients with adequate bowel preparation before colonoscopy see an increase in both accuracy and safety for the procedure, but a new study found that patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may have a significantly lower quality of bowel preparation. -
Oshi Health looks to hit all 50 states
Virtual gastroenterology healthcare clinic Oshi Health plans to be available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by September. -
Why 1 GI practice is considering offering mental health care
As the popularity of prescription weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, continues to grow, the discussions around obesity care in the U.S. have started to shift. -
GI CEO's secret to payer success
Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health, joined Becker' to discuss his key tips for maintaining good relationships with payers. -
Gastroenterology's colonoscopy boom: How a CEO is harnessing growing demand
The gastroenterology industry has experienced an increase in colonoscopy demand as the recommended age for screening continues to lower and colorectal cancer cases continue to rise. -
Vivante rebrands to Cylinder
Vivante Health, the virtual digestive healthcare platform, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity: Cylinder. -
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.
Page 13 of 221