Author: Carly Behm

PE GI Solutions' ASCs will begin using Provation's cloud-based documentation and patient charting system, it said June 15.

A gastroenterologist is proposing to build a medical office and surgery center in Edina, Minn., The Edina Sun Current reported June 11.

Less than 5 percent of gastroenterologists have a net worth of at least $5 million, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021."

The COVID-19 pandemic is one factor that's changed the private practice and management landscape for gastroenterologists, according to a paper written by United Digestive leaders.

Medtronic received FDA approval for its spinal cord stimulator, Vanta.

United Digestive added Aja McCutchen, MD, as the seventh member of its board of directors.

Scott Stayner, MD, PhD, in January performed Minnesota's first spinal fusion using the Minuteman Fusion Plate.

A cervical disc replacement and two more spine surgeries debuted at ASCs in the last 30 days:

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Vitreo-Retinal Associates signed a 10-year lease on a space in Kalamazoo, RE Journals reported June 8.

United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and Surgical Care Affiliates are the largest ASC chains in the U.S.