Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Gastroenterologist joins Kentucky practice
Sumalatha Satoor, MD, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group Gastroenterology in Madisonville, Ky., according to SurfKY News - 9/10/19 -
Study: Exact's Cologuard ranks low for cost effectiveness among CRC screening tests
A study published in Plos One found Exact Sciences' Cologuard was less effective and more costly than other CMS-reimbursed screening strategies. - 9/10/19 -
Gastroenterologist appointed to patient engagement committee
Simon Mathews, MD, has been appointed to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s advisory panel on patient engagement. - 9/9/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Mark Pochapin of NYU Langone Health
Mark B. Pochapin, MD, is the director of gastroenterology and hepatology at New York City based NYU Langone Health. - 9/9/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Noel Martins of St. Luke's University Health Network
Noel Martins, MD, is the gastroenterology section chief at St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pa. - 9/6/19 -
Boston gastroenterologist among finalists for 2019 Trailblazer Prize
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health has selected the finalists for its 2019 Trailblazer Prize for Clinician-Scientists. - 9/6/19 -
GI's revenue-generating potential & 4 other must-read articles
Here are five of the most-read gastroenterology articles in Becker's ASC Review this week: - 9/6/19 -
Dr. Oleg Shulik joins New Jersey practice
Gastroenterologist Oleg Shulik, MD, joined Mountainside Medical Group, Tap into Nutley reports. - 9/5/19 -
ASGE updates Barrett's esophagus guidelines to include new diagnostic platform — 3 insights
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy included CDx Diagnostics' Wats3D Diagnostic Platform in its Standards of Practice Committee guidelines. - 9/5/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Sue McDiarmid of UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Sue V. McDiarmid, MD, is chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles Mattel Children's Hospital. - 9/4/19 -
New York City endoscopy center hosts congressman
The Advanced Endoscopy Center in New York City hosted Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat Sept. 4. - 9/4/19 -
Gastro Health, CRH Medical & more: 6 GI industry key notes
Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: - 9/4/19 -
Top revenue-generating specialties & 4 other must-read articles
Here are five of the most read gastroenterology articles in Becker's ASC Review this week: - 9/3/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Neeral Shah of the University of Virginia Health System
Neeral Shah, MD, is a transplant hepatology specialist at the Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System. - 9/3/19 -
CRH Medical wholly acquires Colorado GI anesthesia practice — 3 insights
CRH Medical Corp. will acquire the remaining stake in Thornton-based Central Colorado Anesthesia Associates. - 9/3/19 -
North Carolina GI practice to open new location — 3 insights
Northeast Digestive Health Center will relocate its Edison Square office in Concord, N.C., to a larger space, the Independent Tribune reports. - 9/3/19 -
Gastro Health closes surgery centers in 5 counties ahead of Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian miles away from the Florida coast, Miami-based Gastro Health has canceled services in five counties. - 9/3/19 -
9 GI leaders featured in August
Becker's ASC Review featured the following GI leaders this month: - 8/30/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Frank Friedenberg of Temple University Hospital
Frank Friedenberg, MD, is chief of gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. - 8/30/19 -
Connecticut gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Gordon dies
Gastroenterologist Donald Gordon, MD, 68, died suddenly Aug. 21, the Fairfield Daily Voice reports. - 8/30/19