Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are five healthcare organizations that are pushing new innovations and developments in the GI industry:

The St. Cloud (Minn.) City Council is considering whether to issue $332 million in bonds to support expansions at CentraCare, radio station KNSI reported Sept. 6.

Richard Albertson, MD, a retired anesthesiologist and former president of the Lankenau Medical Center medical staff has died at 87, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer Sept. 5. 

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Digestive Health Institute is bringing on Jennifer Phan, MD, as medical director for the Hoag Irvine (Calif.) Advanced Endoscopy Center, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the organization. 

Diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases in children can be challenging. But Lina Felipez, MD, and pediatric gastroenterologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami sees a future in intestinal ultrasounds.

While technology like artificial intelligence and EHRs can help save physicians and their practices time and money, these advancements can present downsides that weigh on physicians. 

Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager. 

Here are three recent joint ventures making waves in the world of ASCs: 

While the ASC space remains largely fragmented and independent, consolidation is on the rise as the industry's largest chains continue to expand. 

Here are 24 ASCs that opened or were announced in August: