Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Innovative surgical platform improves the safety and speed of endoluminal procedures
For patients with complex benign colorectal polyps, surgical intervention tends to be the norm. Yet, endoluminal procedures like endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) offer better alternatives. -
TidalHealth Gastroenterology moves Maryland office
Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth Gastroenterology moved its office to a medical park. -
A flaming hot start — 10 insights into PE investment in GI in 2021
The new year has coincided with a rapid increase in private equity investment in the gastroenterology space. -
3 updates on GI-driven ASCs in January
Here are three updates on gastroenterology-driven ASCs in January: -
Massachusetts GI providers begin performing endoscopic ultrasound procedures
Concord, Mass.-based Emerson Hospital and Acton, Mass.-based Middlesex Digestive Health are performing endoscopic ultrasounds at Emerson Hospital, making it one of the first hospitals in the region to offer the procedure. -
AGA endorses IBD clinical decision support tool
The American Gastroenterological Association endorsed a clinical decision support tool providers can use to recommend biologic therapies for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the society announced Feb. 18. -
Gastroenterologist opens Hawaii's 1st office-based endoscopy facility
Mel Ona, MD, opened Ohana Endoscopy Clinic in Kapolei, Hawaii, to provide upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, local news affiliate KHON reported Feb. 18. -
Exact enrolling patients into blood-based colon cancer test & 3 other insights into the company's future
After posting $1.5 billion in 2020 revenue, Exact Sciences is poised to continue growing its presence in the diagnostic screening space. -
Top GI stories — Nevada practice has data breach, 5 salary stats and more
Here are the most read GI stories during the week of Feb. 15-19: -
12 stats on employed, self-employed gastroenterologists
Self-employed gastroenterologists routinely make more than their employed counterparts. -
US Digestive Health kicks off 2021, partners with 4 Pennsylvania practices
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health partnered with four gastroenterology practices in Pennsylvania, its first investments of 2021, the platform announced Feb. 17. -
Pinnacle GI Partners' latest partnership, 5 salary stats and more — 7 GI industry notes
Here are seven updates from gastroenterology companies and practices over the past week: -
Exact Sciences posts $1.5B in 2020 revenue, announces sequencing lab acquisition
Exact Sciences posted fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 revenue Feb. 16, of $466.3 million and $1.5 billion, respectively. -
Nevada GI practice suffers data breach; 1,974 patients affected
Reno, Nev.-based Gastroenterology Consultants is investigating an internal network data breach that occurred Dec. 8 and affected 1,974 patients. -
FDA clears new colonoscope; NYU Langone has 1st US installation
The FDA approved Smart Medical Systems' G-Eye colonoscope for the second time, clearing way for the scope to be installed at New York City-based NYU Langone Health, the devicemaker announced Feb. 16. -
AI in GI: 7 updates since 2020
Artificial intelligence is a growing area in gastroenterology. It's something NextServices President Praveen Suthrum predicted as an industry disruptor in his book, Scope Forward, and last year marked several advancements. -
Who's interested in buying Gastro Health, at what valuation & what it could all mean
Audax Private Equity could sell Miami-based Gastro Health in 2021 after nearly five years of ownership, according to a PE Hub report. -
5 stats on GI salary & incentive bonuses: Physicians Thrive
Physicians Thrive released its "Physician Compensation Report 2020," providing an array of salary information. -
San Diego VA allegedly removed extra tissue from patients for research without consent
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel revealed more details of an incident when the Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System allegedly collected liver tissue from patients without their consent. -
Gastro Health affiliate begins using single-use duodenoscope in Alabama
A Gastro Health-Alabama affiliate in Birmingham, is using Ambu's single-use duodenoscope, the platform announced Feb. 10.