Instead of referring their patients to an interventional radiologist, more hepatologists and gastroenterologists are performing liver biopsies themselves, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported.  By Rachel Popa - 8/14/18

A systematic review, published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, examined how patients perceived water exchange colonoscopies and the impact the procedure had on endoscopy room turnaround, Medscape reports.  By Eric Oliver - 8/14/18

Miami-based Gastro Health made a series of leadership appointments as the practice continues to expand.  By Eric Oliver - 8/14/18

U.S. News & World Report released its 2018 Best Hospital rankings.  By Eric Oliver - 8/14/18

Samuel Iwata, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Colorado Springs-based Colorado Gastroenterology Associates.  By Rachel Popa - 8/13/18

The State Board of Medical Examiners in New Jersey revoked the medical licenses of five physicians, including an internist, Caldwells Patch reported.  By Rachel Popa - 8/13/18

CMS changed the deadline for providers looking to submit a 2019 payment adjustment targeted review.  By Eric Oliver - 8/13/18

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic named gastroenterologist Gianrico Farrugia its new president and CEO, effective at the end of the year.  By Eric Oliver - 8/13/18

Here are six gastroenterologists that made news recently:  By Rachel Popa - 8/10/18

Endoscope cleaning and disinfecting is a complicated and often costly process, said Sunny Vestal, the regional manager of sterile processing services at Temple, Texas-based Scott & White Medical Center. To shed light on new and more cost effective cleaning processes, Mr. Vestal shared his insights with Infection Control Today.  By Rachel Popa - 8/10/18

Motus GI named Jeff Hutchison vice president of U.S. sales and commercial operations.  By Eric Oliver - 8/10/18

Here are the five most popular gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of Aug. 2 to Aug.8, 2018.  By Rachel Popa - 8/9/18

Fairfax, Va.-based Gastroenterology Associates of Northern Virginia and Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg (Va.) left the Advanced Digestive Care network, the Washington Business Journal reported.  By Rachel Popa - 8/9/18

The FDA awarded Array Biopharma's mutant metastatic colorectal cancer treatment the breakthrough therapy designation.  By Eric Oliver - 8/9/18

Anthony Starpoli, MD, a gastroenterologist based in New York City, discusses the biggest challenges and opportunities in GI today.  By Laura Dyrda - 8/9/18

Jennifer W. Brenner, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Denver-based Colorado Gastroenterology  By Rachel Popa - 8/8/18

Here are three updates on GI companies from the past week:  By Rachel Popa - 8/8/18

Cary Cavender, MD, a gastroenterologist practicing at Memphis, Tenn.-based Le Bonheur Children's Hospital said spicy snack chips can cause severe stomach pain and vomiting, which brings about 100 children a month to his specialty practice, WebMD and Medscape reported.  By Rachel Popa - 8/8/18

Former "Friends" star Matthew Perry underwent surgery to repair a gastrointestinal perforation, Radar Online reports.  By Angie Stewart - 8/8/18

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Chicago-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Consultants through its ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program.  By Eric Oliver - 8/8/18