Here are 15 new gastroenterology/endoscopy centers that were opened or announced in the first half of 2018.  By Eric Oliver - 7/10/18

A recent survey weighed the needs and experiences of IBS-C patients with the challenges healthcare providers face when treating them.  By Rachel Popa - 7/10/18

Pamela Connors, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Westerly, R.I.-based Gastroenterology and Digestive Wellness.  By Eric Oliver - 7/9/18

Pentax Medical received a pair of industry awards for its DEC Video Duodenoscope ED34 i10T2 and its Red Density System.  By Eric Oliver - 7/9/18

Marc Kennedy, MD, a Mount Pleasant, Wis.-based gastroenterologist, purchased 7.5 acres of land for $600,000 in Sturtevant, Wis., BizTimes reports.  By Eric Oliver - 7/9/18

Here are six practices and hospitals making headlines this past week:  By Eric Oliver - 7/5/18

Twenty-one women filed lawsuits against Khalid Moussa, MD, alleging the gastroenterologists committed a number of inappropriate behaviors during exams, WEARE TV reports.  By Eric Oliver - 7/5/18

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy bestowed its International Service Award on Ajay Kumar, MD, for his more than three decades of service, Medical Dialogues reports.  By Eric Oliver - 7/5/18

Here are seven gastroenterologists that made news recently:  By Eric Oliver - 7/5/18

Paul Lee, MD, is a gastroenterologist and the founder of Orange, Calif.-based Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County.  By Eric Oliver - 7/3/18

Gastroenterologist Daniel Brady, MD, is traveling between Springfield, Mo., and Mountain View, Mo., to offer services at Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Howell County News reports.  By Eric Oliver - 7/3/18

Portland-based The Oregon Clinic President Craig Fausel, MD, is set to retire after 34 years in practice, the Portland Business Journal reports.  By Eric Oliver - 7/3/18

With multiple electronic health records system options in the marketplace, those seeking a new system have an interesting choice since each vendor and solution brings something unique to the table. Plus, practices in different stages look for different things — with some switching from old systems, to some just starting up and others finally moving off paper.   By Eric Oliver - 7/3/18

Medical device company NinePoint Medical appointed Eman Namati, PhD, as president and CEO.  By Angie Stewart - 7/2/18

Jorge Cavazos, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio.  By Eric Oliver - 7/2/18

The American Journal of Gastroenterology published The American College of Gastroenterology's updated monograph on irritable bowel syndrome management.  By Eric Oliver - 7/2/18

In 2009, Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care formed when seven gastroenterology groups merged. At the time, three groups had converted to EHRs, while four relied on paper records. It wouldn't be until 2011 when the group decided to select an EHR.  By Eric Oliver - 7/2/18

EHRs have penetrated the ASC space, and will continue to do so as healthcare transitions towards value-based care.  By Eric Oliver - 7/2/18

Takeda opened its global headquarters in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, July 2.  By Eric Oliver - 7/2/18

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy appointed Steven Edmundowicz, MD, its next president.  By Eric Oliver - 7/2/18