Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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What is the best GI care center in the US? Here's what ChatGPT had to say
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by research laboratory OpenAI, is now being used nationwide for a variety of functions, from aiding physicians to answering users' questions. -
Gastroenterologist pay up 11% in 2023: 8 stats to know
Gastroenterologist income is up 11 percent in the last year, reaching $501,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation Report" published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties. -
3 recent moves from Oshi Health
Here are three updates on virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health that Becker's has reported on since March 9: -
AGA invests in single-use endoscopy system
The American Gastroenterological Association's venture capital fund, the GI Opportunity Fund, has invested in single-use endoscopy system developer EvoEndo. -
Why blood tests could be the future of colorectal cancer screening
Blood-based biomarker tests for colorectal cancer could soon be cleared by U.S. regulators, opening the doors to a new, more convenient way to screen for the disease, according to an April 5 Medscape article. -
5 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous
Here are five statistics gastroenterology leaders should keep an eye on: -
Oshi Health raises $30M in funding from Koch, CVS
Virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health has raised $30 million in series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and Takeda Digital Ventures, according to an April 11 press release sent to Becker's. -
Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches acquires Palm Beach Digestive
Florida-based multispecialty physician group Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches has acquired Palm Beach Digestive Associates. -
4 facilities adding GI Genius modules in 2023
Since the beginning of the year, Becker's has reported on four health facilities that have added Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius. -
Aetna, Oshi Health partner to provide virtual care for digestive disorders
CVS' Aetna and virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health have teamed up to offer virtual care for those with digestive disorders. -
The best, worst parts of being a gastroenterologist
While gastroenterologists, like many medical specialists, face daily frustrations, including low budgets, insufficient staffing and insurance fights, there are many perks to the job as well. -
'I can't imagine any other medical specialty': Why 3 gastroenterologists would choose the same path again
Practicing gastroenterology offers a healthy mix of patient care and research, making it an alluring option for many. -
Gastroenterologists: 5 workforce stats to know
There are 15,678 active gastroenterologists in the country, according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report." -
Why United Digestive swapped private equity partners and what's next
United Digestive recently partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, ending its partnership with Frazier Healthcare Partners, who created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. -
Pennsylvania hospital debuts GI Genius module
St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Weissport East, Pa., which is part of Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network, now offers Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius, tnonline.com reported April 4. -
Boston Scientific closes on $615M Apollo Endosurgery deal
Boston Scientific has closed on its $615 million acquisition of gastroenterology device company Apollo Endosurgery. -
3 major gastroenterology industry moves
Here are three key moves in the gastroenterology industry that Becker's has reported on since March 1: -
United Digestive, GI Alliance and more: 10 updates in Q1
Here are 10 moves from major gastroenterology groups that Becker's has reported in the first quarter of 2023: -
United Digestive taps Kohlberg & Company as new private equity partner
United Digestive has partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company. -
The ASCs with the highest prices above Medicare in 13 states focus on endoscopy
Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee's Forum of Indiana, has named the ASCs charging the highest percentage above Medicare payments to commercial insurers in every state based on the facility's Medicare reimbursement rate.
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