Author: Francesca Mathewes

Several factors point to room for growth for gastrointestinal practices: the mandated age for colonoscopies is now 45 instead of 50, new colorectal cancer screenings are being developed and the prevalence of GI issues are on the rise. 

Here are five disruptions shaking up health systems this year:

Here are five industry-shifting deals within the ASC world in 2024.

Cardiology trails only radiology as the specialty with the highest number of AI algorithms cleared by the FDA.  

A Florida health center confirmed that patients' data was accessed by an unauthorized party in a breach that took place earlier this year, according to an article by lawyer Richard Console published in JD Supra on Aug. 12. 

Last month, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare received certificate-of-need approval to develop an ASC in Hanover, Va., after two consecutive rejections by state health authorities, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13. 

Cook County (Ill.) Health plans to open a new ASC in early 2025 on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, reported WBEZ Chicago Aug. 8

Here are eight ASC that have started robot programs, or are planning to start them, this year, as reported by Becker's:

Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12. 

Joint venture deals are heating up in the ASC space. Here are 18 JVC deals so far this year, as reported by Becker's: