Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Gastroenterologists: 5 workforce stats to know
There are 15,678 active gastroenterologists in the country, according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report." -
Why United Digestive swapped private equity partners and what's next
United Digestive recently partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, ending its partnership with Frazier Healthcare Partners, who created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. -
Pennsylvania hospital debuts GI Genius module
St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Weissport East, Pa., which is part of Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network, now offers Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius, tnonline.com reported April 4. -
Boston Scientific closes on $615M Apollo Endosurgery deal
Boston Scientific has closed on its $615 million acquisition of gastroenterology device company Apollo Endosurgery. -
3 major gastroenterology industry moves
Here are three key moves in the gastroenterology industry that Becker's has reported on since March 1: -
United Digestive, GI Alliance and more: 10 updates in Q1
Here are 10 moves from major gastroenterology groups that Becker's has reported in the first quarter of 2023: -
United Digestive taps Kohlberg & Company as new private equity partner
United Digestive has partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company. -
The ASCs with the highest prices above Medicare in 13 states focus on endoscopy
Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee's Forum of Indiana, has named the ASCs charging the highest percentage above Medicare payments to commercial insurers in every state based on the facility's Medicare reimbursement rate. -
What's causing gastroenterology's workforce shortage?
The increased demand for gastroenterology services combined with the limited number of gastroenterologists has caused trouble for the industry's workforce. -
162 gastroenterologists celebrated as 'Exceptional Women in Medicine' by Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly recognized 162 female gastroenterologists for their achievements in medicine on this year's "Exceptional Women in Medicine" list. -
Illinois Gastroenterology Group to settle 227,943-patient suit alleging failure to protect information
Gurnee-based Illinois Gastroenterology Group, an affiliate of GI Alliance, has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve a class-action settlement alleging it failed to protect the private information of 227,943 patients in an October 2021 data breach, according to a March 27 report from Top Class Actions. -
Gastroenterologist vs. general surgeon pay in 40 states
Gastroenterologists earn less than general surgeons in every state, according to 2022 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
3 statistics on gastroenterologist pay to know
Here are three quick statistics on gastroenterologist pay from Doximity's "2023 Physician Compensation Report" that healthcare leaders should know. -
Medtronic partnership launches innovation website for GI Genius modules
Medtronic has partnered with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Nvidia to create a platform for third-party developers to build artificial intelligence models that can be used with Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy modules. -
25 best hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center was named the top children's hospital for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report. -
Johns Hopkins spinoff launches GI cancer detection test
Previse, a health research company developed by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University, has launched its first laboratory-developed test, Esopredict, for the detection of esophageal cancer. -
RedHill launches warranty program for GI medication
Biopharmaceutical company RedHill has launched a money-back warranty program for its Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, Talicia. -
Computer-aided colonoscopy doesn't always increase adenoma detection: study
Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies may not result in improved adenoma detection, according to a study published March 9 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. -
Top GI hospitals in New York for 2023, per 4 publications
Several publications ranked the top gastroenterology facilities for 2023, including Newsweek, Healthgrades and Medscape. Here are the top GI hospitals and facilities in New York, per four publications: -
51 GI facilities receive 2022-2023 patient choice award
Fifty-one hospitals and health systems, including Phoenix-based Mayo Clinic and Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai, have received WebMD and Medscape's 2022-2023 patient choice award for gastroenterology, which takes into account a patient's top-choice health system when seeking care for GI issues.
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