Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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North Carolina physician group opens endoscopy center
Raleigh, N.C.-based Wake Endoscopy Center is expanding with a new location in Cary, the Triangle Business Journal reported Sept. 23. -
5 numbers GI leaders should watch
From a projected gastroenterologist shortage to a salary reduction, here are five numbers gastroenterology leaders should keep an eye on: -
Rush, Medtronic partner for digestive disease research hub
Rush University System for Health and Medtronic have partnered to create an Innovation Hub, bringing together top researchers and new technology to treat digestive diseases. -
The future of gastroenterology: 5 leaders' insights
From new technologies to physician autonomy, here are five leaders' perspectives on where the GI industry is headed. -
Iterative Scopes' AI-assisted polyp detection device earns FDA clearance
Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-assisted polyp detection device, Skout. -
Colonoscopy in the news: 5 updates
From a colonoscopy prep center to an artificial intelligence tool, here are five colonoscopy stories Becker's has reported on since June 30: -
Gastroenterology megadeals shaping the industry in 2022
Four percent of surveyed gastroenterologists intend to join management organizations in 2022, according to a report jointly published by consulting firm Fraser Healthcare and pharma research firm Spherix Global Insights. -
Fujifilm outfits American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy training center with new imaging systems
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has equipped its Chicago Institute for Training and Technology Advanced Bioskills Laboratory and Simulation Center with 16 of Fujifilm's Eluxeo Endoscopic Imaging Systems and 20 700 series endoscopes. -
Employed vs. self-employed GI salaries in 15 largest US cities
New York City has the largest gap in pay between employed and self-employed gastroenterologists who have been practicing for 15 to 21 years, according to Medscape's 2022 Salary Explorer. -
Mid-career vs. late-career GI salaries in 15 largest US cities
New York City has the largest gap in pay between mid-career (8 to 14 years practicing) and late-career (29 to 35 years practicing) gastroenterologists, according to the 2022 salary reporter from Medscape. -
Endoscopy centers in the news: 5 updates
Here are five stories about endoscopy centers Becker's has reported on since Aug. 18: -
5 gastroenterologists to know
Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology: -
16 gastroenterology updates
From celebrities receiving colonoscopies to a $785 million physician-led buyout, here are 16 gastroenterology stories Becker's has reported on since Aug. 29: -
UCSF recruiting patients for robotic colorectal surgery trial
UCSF Health is recruiting patients for a clinical trial studying the use of single port robotic technology for colorectal surgery in the U.S. -
7 GI developments this month
From the sale of GI Alliance to a new Crohn's disease test, here are seven GI developments that our readers are keeping an eye on in September. -
Women in GI Network advocates for industry equality
In 2021, Miami-based Gastro Health launched the Women in GI Network, led by Asma Khapra, MD, to promote gender equity in gastroenterology, according to a Sept. 16 press release sent to Becker's. -
Waud Capital sells controlling ownership stake in GI Alliance
Waud Capital Partners LLC. has sold its controlling ownership stake in the nation's largest GI practice management company, GI Alliance. -
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney get colonoscopies on camera
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney recorded themselves receiving colonoscopies to raise awareness of increasing colon cancer diagnoses among people younger than 50, CNN reported Sept. 14. -
17 hospitals ranked top 25 gastroenterology hospitals 3+ years in a row
Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases a ranking of the top hospitals for gastroenterology worldwide. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, a total of 17 hospitals were ranked in the top 25 for all three years. -
Acceptance rates at the top 20 universities for gastroenterology and hepatology
A 2022 report from U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 20 medical schools for gastroenterology and hepatology for the year, with the University of California San Diego topping the list.