Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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WVU Medicine cuts ribbon on new GI, endoscopy suites
West Virginia University Medicine Fairmont Medical Center has cut the ribbon on two new endoscopy and gastroenterology suites that will officially open to patients on Dec. 4. -
What gastroenterologists are prioritizing in 2024
As the new year approaches, gastroenterologists, along with many other physicians, are beginning to examine their priorities for 2024. -
Gastroenterology Associates of North Mississippi partners with Panola Medical Center
Oxford-based Gastroenterology Associates of North Mississippi is expanding its services to Batesville, Miss.-based Panola Medical Center, effective Jan. 1. -
99.7% of GI residency positions filled for 2023
Only two certified gastroenterology residency positions nationwide remain unfilled for 2023, with 688 positions filled by MD and DO students, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program, published Nov. 29. -
Best-paying cities for gastroenterologists
Las Vegas is the best-paying city for gastroenterologists regardless of experience level or practice setting, according to Medscape's Salary Explorer. -
Average salary for gastroenterologists across experience levels
Gastroenterologists with one to seven years of experience make an average of $310,000, according to Medscape's Salary Explorer. -
7 gastroenterology CEOs to know
Here are seven CEOs of gastroenterology companies to know: -
The private equity partners of 7 gastroenterology groups
Here are the private equity partners of seven gastroenterology groups: -
Ascension gastroenterologist dies in car crash
Shawn Ingles, DO, a physician at Ascension Medical Group Valley Gastroenterology in Saginaw Township, Mich., has died in a traffic accident, according to a Nov. 22 report from Michigan Live. -
Mayo Clinic, Ayble Health launch GI care model
Mayo Clinic and digital health platform Ayble Health have partnered to offer a hybrid digestive care model to patients. -
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:
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