Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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IBS guidelines, new centers, opposition to MS rules, and more: 7 GI industry notes
Here are seven updates on GI companies and practices over the past week: -
ACG releases 1st IBS guidelines
The American College of Gastroenterology released its first clinical guideline on the management of irritable bowel syndrome, published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology Dec. 14. -
More research supports biopsy-free celiac disease diagnosis
Emerging research supports non-biopsy diagnostic testing for celiac disease, according to a Dec. 14 report on Celiac.com. -
GPO signs contract for Ambu's single-use endoscopes
A large group purchasing organization entered into a contract with Ambu for access to its single-use endoscope products, the company announced Dec. 14. -
Reaching patients where they are — Why one GI took to social media
Austin Chiang, MD, has made social media a staple of his career, and now as the U.S. begins COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Jefferson Health's chief social media officer is doubling down on his efforts, The New York Times reported Dec. 14. -
Positive test before screening colonoscopy increased adenoma sensitivity rates, model says
Awareness of a patient's positive fecal immunochemical test or triennial multitarget stool DNA test increased adenoma detection rates among endoscopists, according to an early view study published Dec. 14 in Cancer Medicine. -
CMS rule restricts Crohn's, ulcerative colitis patients access to infusion services, DHPA says
The Digestive Health Physicians Association issued a statement opposing CMS' Most Favored Nation rule because it potentially limits access to infusion services. -
IBD patients should take COVID-19 vaccines whenever available, experts say
Gastroenterologists recommend patients with inflammatory bowel disease seek out the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they become available, Medscape reported Dec. 11. -
New Medicare pass-through code supports adoption of single-use duodenoscopes
A new transitional pass-through code (C1748) took effect July 1 for providers using single-use duodenoscopes to treat Medicare patients in the hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) settings. The pass-through code makes single-use duodenoscopes a financially viable alternative to reusable duodenoscopes. -
Florida GI practice to open $6M surgery center
Jacksonville-based Digestive Disease Consultants will open a 14,377-square-foot surgery center in Orange Park, Fla., in 2021, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported Dec. 14. -
10 most-read GI stories this year
The biggest news stories among gastroenterology readers in 2020 dealt with COVID-19 guidelines, specialist compensation, private equity deals and more. -
COVID-19 & the 5 trends that defined GI in 2020
COVID-19-related elective procedure delays greatly affected gastroenterology in 2020 in a year that was synonymous with drastic change. -
Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance petitions for greater computed tomography colonography use
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance issued a statement supporting new guidelines to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, but also petitioned for greater recognition of computed tomography colonography. -
Mount Sinai Doctors expands GI services
New York City-based Mount Sinai Doctors opened a third location in Yonkers, N.Y., that will focus on primary care, cardiology, neurology and gastroenterology, the Yonkers Times reported Dec. 10. -
GIs receptive to single-use duodenoscopes, survey says
Gastroenterologists surveyed by single-use duodenoscope manufacturer Ambu said they were interested in using single-use duodenoscopes for up to half of their endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Dec. 10. -
Top GI articles — Pinnacle GI Partners deal, AGA raises $160k and more
Here are the most-read GI articles during the week of Dec. 7-12: -
Meet the new treatment for IBS-C
A bilayered chenodeoxycholic acid system could relieve colon cramping and improve patient experience, according to a Dec. 8 release from Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital. -
Capital Digestive Care opens same-day colonoscopy preparation center
Silver Springs, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care opened the first HyGieaCare Center in Rockville, Md., offering patient access to same-day colonoscopy preparation, the practice announced Dec. 9. -
Partnerships, professional moves and more — 7 GI industry notes
Here are seven updates from GI companies and practices: -
GI Windows named Emerging MedTech Company of the Year
West Bridgewater, Mass.-based GI Windows was named Emerging MedTech Company of the Year by the New England Venture Capital Association, according to a Dec. 8 press release.