Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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6 common ASC GI procedures
ASCs offer lower costs for a number of important screening and surgical procedures, including several gastroenterology procedures. -
5 new GI robots, procedures in 2024
Here are five gastroenterology technologies and treatment advancements that have been approved for use or performed for the first time in 2024, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 4: -
Utah Gastroenterology moves to larger facility
Utah Gastroenterology has relocated its practice in Draper, Utah, to a new, larger facility featuring a state-of-the-art endoscopy center. -
The cost of preventive GI care
Gastroenterological cancers, including colorectal cancer, are on the rise across the nation, as the cost of healthcare also continues to rise. -
Can patients wait longer between colonoscopies?
Gastroenterology groups continue to argue over what age patients should begin screening colonoscopies, with some groups recommending 45, while others recommend 50. -
Endoscopy in patients on Ozempic: What to know
Physicians and physician groups have expressed concern surrounding procedures, especially those involving anesthesia, in patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist weight loss medications, including Ozempic. -
Colonoscopy safe in tandem with total joint replacements: Study
Pre- and postoperative colonoscopy care does not increase the risk of periprosthetic joint infection in total joint arthroplasty patients, according to a May 7 study published in JAMA Network. -
Arizona Digestive Health expands
Phoenix-based Arizona Digestive Health, an affiliate of GI Alliance, has expanded its presence in Scottsdale, Ariz., through the addition of two new specialists. -
Illinois colonoscopy coverage bill moves to Senate
An Illinois bill that would require coverage for all medical necessary colonoscopies is headed to the state Senate, WGEM reported May 9. -
5 notes on Ozempic for gastroenterologists
Usage of weight loss medications including Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic has skyrocketed in the U.S. in the last year, affecting numerous medical specialties. -
3 new gastroenterology center openings
Here are three gastroenterology centers that have opened that Becker's has reported on since April 10: -
Noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test gains FDA approval
Life sciences company Geneoscopy received FDA approval for its noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test, ColoSense. -
SAGES announces 2024 'Shark Tank' winner
San Francisco-based Diatiro Health has won the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons' 2024 "Shark Tank" competition. -
5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology who have recently made headlines: -
Illinois gastroenterologist retires after 44 years, 50,000 colonoscopies
Gastroenterologist David Riedel, MD, has retired following 44 years at Alton (Ill.) Memorial Hospital. -
Denver Digestive Health expands
Denver Digestive Health Specialists, a partner of private equity-backed GI Alliance, opened a new clinic in Arvada, Colo. -
The dangers of declining gastroenterology reimbursements
Colonoscopy demand is continuing to grow as gastroenterologists and GI practices face ever-declining reimbursements. -
Meet the physicians leading 5 GI groups
Here is what to know about the physicians in charge of five of the largest gastroenterology groups in the U.S.: -
AGA lauds lawmaker scrutiny of UnitedHealth in wake of hack
On May 1, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified before Congress, expressing that he is "deeply, deeply sorry" about the effect the late February cyberattack on Change Healthcare had on patients, physicians and health systems. -
What's happening in gastroenterology?
Here are seven updates regarding gastroenterology that healthcare leaders should know:
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