Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Endoscopy patient sues Mass General Brigham, Salem Hospital following HIV and hepatitis exposure
Last week, Salem (Mass.) Hospital issued a warning letter to 450 endoscopy patients notifying them of a potential exposure to HIV and hepatitis due to incorrectly administered IVs. Now, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the hospital, Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and 10 hospital employees, according to a Nov. 20 report from USA Today. -
Southern New Hampshire Health adds GI Genius module
Nashua-based Southern New Hampshire Health has become the first system in the region to add Medtronic's GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, according to a Nov. 20 report from The Biz Link. -
UPMC taps gastroenterologist to chair medical department
Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD, a gastroenterologist and innovator in the early detection of pancreatic cancer, has been named the next chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and chair of medicine at UPMC. -
4 endoscopy updates
Here are four endoscopy updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 18: -
American Gastroenterology Association releases 1st guidelines on biomarkers in patients with Crohn's
The American Gastroenterological Association has released new guidelines recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to manage Crohn's disease. -
2 gastroenterology legal battles in 1 month
Here are two gastroenterology legal battles Becker's has reported on since Oct. 18: -
Salem Hospital warns endoscopy patients of potential HIV, hepatitis exposure
Salem (Mass.) Hospital has alerted endoscopy patients that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis due to incorrectly administered IVs, Fox affiliate Boston 25 reported Nov. 15. -
US Digestive Health adds Dr. Chris Evans
U.S. Digestive Health has expanded into York, Pa., with the addition of surgeon Chris Evans, DO. -
Peak Gastroenterology Associates opens Colorado facility
Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Gastroenterology Associates has opened a new location in Lone Tree, Colo. The new practice will begin seeing patients Nov. 16 with an endoscopy center opening in late December. -
3 gastroenterology firsts in 1 month
Here are three "firsts" in the gastroenterology world that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 17: -
BCBS Massachusetts to restrict anesthesia coverage for certain GI procedures
Beginning Jan. 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts will no longer cover the use of monitored anesthesia for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic, or interventional pain procedures. -
USPI doubles down on GI
United Surgical Partners International, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare's ASC chain, has seen strong growth in the gastroenterology care sector the last two quarters, according to the company's second- and third-quarter earnings calls. -
5 things to know about Allied Digestive Health
Here are five things to know about gastroenterology-focused multispecialty group Allied Digestive Health: -
Dr. Mohammad Fahad Ali named GI chief at Oswego Health
Mohammad Fahad Ali, MD, director of endoscopy at Oswego (N.Y.) Health, has been appointed chief of gastroenterology and hepatology and director of the Center for Gastroenterology & Metabolic Diseases at Oswego, according to a Nov. 9 report from the Central New York Business Journal. -
4 notable gastroenterology practice acquisitions in 2023
As gastroenterology management organizations have continued to grow in 2023, Provident has broken down four major acquisitions that occurred in 2023 in its third quarter "Mergers and Acquisitions Update" report. -
6 GI supergroups' number of locations
Here's how many locations five of the biggest gastroenterology-focused management service organizations have: -
6 GI supergroups by number of physicians
Here are the number of physicians at five of the biggest gastroenterology-focused management service organizations: -
UCF-HCA Healthcare study identifies geographical links to colon cancer
Raghav Bassi, MD, chief internal medicine resident at UCF-HCA Healthcare in Gainesville, Fla., has received honors for his research showing that southern U.S. states, which have the nation's highest obesity rates, also have the highest incidences of colon cancer. -
AGA issues guidance on weight loss drug usage prior to endoscopy
The American Gastroenterological Association has issued new guidance for patients taking the popular diabetes and weight loss medications glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, known by brand names including Ozempic and Trulicity, prior to endoscopy. -
Gastroenterology Associates shutters 1 of 4 in-house labs
Greenville, S.C.-based Gastroenterology Associates closed the GI lab at its Simpsonville, S.C.-based facility on Nov. 1.
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