Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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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. -
The GI practice investing in weight loss
Gastroenterology practices are always looking for new ways to invest and expand care for their patients. -
Gastro Health's 5-year recap: 30+ moves
Miami-based Gastro Health has marked several accomplishments in recent years to advance gastroenterology care and expand its network. -
Gastro Health names interim CEO
Miami-based Gastro Health has named COO Alan Oliver as interim CEO of the company. -
OSF HealthCare hospital adds GI Genius
Bloomington, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center is piloting the use of Medtronic's GI Genius artificial intelligence-powered polyp detection tool. -
The colonoscopy research shifting the industry
Here are four studies Becker's covered in 2024 regarding colonoscopy: -
2024 GI compensation in 9 numbers
Gastroenterologists in the U.S. earn an average of $515,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Gastroenterologist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
The most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist
Being a gastroenterologist comes with many challenges. -
Colon-cancer blood test earns safety endorsement from FDA panel
An advisory committee to the FDA voted that a blood test that screens for colon and rectal cancers was safe, according to a May 23 report by The New York Times. -
Dr. Christopher Schlachta elected Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons president
Christopher Schlachta, MD, has been elected as the 2024-2025 president of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. -
Gastroenterology pay in 2024: 4 notes
Gastroenterologists are the 11th highest paid physician specialists in 2024, with an average yearly salary of $514,208, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23. -
How systems could double colorectal cancer screenings
Giving patients more choice in their colorectal cancer screening options could double the number of patients who get screened, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. -
2 conflicting colonoscopy guidelines
The jury is still out on several guidelines regarding screening colonoscopies, despite rising colorectal cancer rates. -
The ‘workhorse’ of GI & endoscopy: How advanced tools are driving efficiency and patient safety
Gastrointestinal and endoscopy practices are facing multiple challenges that negatively affect their bottom line — such as persistent anesthesiologist shortages, high staff turnover, rising patient demand and low reimbursement rates. -
State awards UAB $120,000 for colonoscopy screening project
The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Cancer Prevention and Control Division has awarded two University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Surgery professors a $120,000 grant to continue a free colorectal cancer screening project.
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