Author: Carly Behm

Seven people are accused of using a medical practice to distribute drugs and profit from unnecessary medical services, the Department of Justice announced Sept. 30.

Data from Amsurg released Oct. 1 show nearly 200,000 patients have missed colonoscopies since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

Toronto-based Medical Facilities Corp. announced plans to sell its interest in Two Rivers Surgical Center in Eugene, (Ore.) to two of the managing physicians, according to an Oct. 1 press release.

Dublin-based medical technology company Medtronic announced its plans to acquire San Juan, Calif., based Avenu Medical in a press release Sept. 30.

Bausch Health's agreement to acquire Allegro's ophthalmology assets will help its long-term strategy for growth, according to an analysis Sept. 30 published in Pharmaceutical Technology.

Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:

Medical technology company Conformis' Cordera Hip System was given 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a press statement Sept. 29.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new labeling changes for benzodiazepines, warning users of potential abuse, misuse and addiction, according to a Sept. 23 press release.

Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Pa., opened up a new patient-oriented addition, according to a report Sept. 29 from ABC affiliate WNEF 16. 

Anderson Healthcare in Edwardsville (Ill.) opened a new one-story surgery center, according to a report Tuesday from The Telegraph.