Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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17 gastroenterologists on the move in 2020
Becker's ASC Review has tracked more than a dozen gastroenterologist moves so far in 2020: -
5 most-read stories in GI this week — GI group continues hiring spree & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Aug. 3-7: -
7 big trends in GI this year — COVID-19's effect, compensation & more
With the dog days of summer in the rear view, gastroenterology has had a specialty-changing year severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the specialty is gradually recovering and moving forward. Here are seven trends that will shape the specialty going forward: -
4 quotes on Exact Sciences' quarterly performance
Exact Sciences reported $268.9 million in revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, but still had a net loss of $86.1 million. -
60 experts propose CRC screening overhaul with 5-pronged strategy
A new white paper from the American Gastroenterological Association calls for better risk assessment, more noninvasive testing options and targeted colonoscopy referrals to reduce colorectal cancer fatalities. -
Blood-based CRC test achieves 90% specificity, 100% sensitivity in detecting CRC
The FirstSightCRC blood-based multimodal colorectal cancer test could be inching its way closer to market, OncLive reports. -
Bausch settles SEC allegations, Exact reports $268M in Q2 revenue & more: 6 GI industry key notes
Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: -
COVID-19 doesn't derail collaboration in GI — 7 new industry partnerships to know
Gastroenterology has seen several partnerships arise since March 11, when the World Health Organization officially declared a pandemic. -
PAs, gastroenterologists have similar colonoscopy performance, study says
Physician assistants can perform colonoscopies as accurately as gastroenterologists in average-risk patients, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, reported on by Clinical Advisor. -
CRH Medical grabs stake in practice with $3M+ annual revenue: 4 quick notes
CRH Medical Corp. acquired a majority interest in Orange County Anesthesia Associates, effective Aug. 3. -
Study shows alarming CRC detection rates in the UK during pandemic — 5 takeaways
A July study published in Gut underscores the urgent need to head off "an impending cancer healthcare crisis," Medscape reports. -
Florida GI group continues hiring spree
David Schwimmer, MD, joined Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists. -
Bausch Health to pay SEC $45M to resolve dispute
Bausch Health agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission $45 million to settle allegations it misled investors in reported financial figures during the 2014 and 2015 reporting periods. -
5 top-read stories in GI this week — 'Daunting' CRC screening challenges & more
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of July 27-31: -
AGA partners on virtual trial network endeavor
The American Gastroenterological Association and the Clinical Research Strategy Group are partnering with Rx.Health — a spinoff of New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System — to create a virtual trial network for gastroenterology. -
Exact Sciences reports net loss of $86.1M, beating Q2 estimates
Exact Sciences reported $268.9 million in revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to $199.9 million in the same period last year. -
Physician network opens facility with GI, orthopedic specialists
Franciscan Physician Network's second location in Valparaiso, Ind., offers gastroenterology and orthopedic surgery, according to Northwest Indiana Business Magazine. -
The best hospitals for GI & more: 6 GI industry key notes
Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: -
Operating a GI practice a 'daunting task' amid the pandemic: Dr. Anthony Razzak on how The Oregon Clinic has changed its approach
Anthony Razzak, MD, of The Oregon Clinic GI East in Portland, outlines how he is approaching colorectal cancer screening during the pandemic. -
Specialty group proposes 2-OR outpatient hospital
Colon & Rectal Specialists filed a letter of intent June 29 to establish an outpatient surgical hospital in Virginia.