Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Evoke Q3 financial results: 6 notes
Evoke Pharma, which focuses on treating gastrointestinal diseases, released its third quarter financial results Nov. 10. -
American College of Gastroenterology elects new president
The American College of Gastroenterology recently elected Samir Shah, MD, as its next president. -
Gastro Health wins award for best doctor directory
Miami-based Gastro Health was recognized by the eHealthcare Leadership Awards for its website's doctor directory, the company said Nov. 9. -
Borland Groover to open endoscopy center in Florida
Borland Groover is opening an endoscopy center in St. Augustine, Fla. -
CMS finalizes 2022 rule for colorectal cancer screenings
CMS finalized a rule Nov. 2 that changes the requirement of coinsurance when practitioners at hospital outpatient departments and ASCs remove polyps during a colorectal cancer screening. -
GI group joins Ohio health system
Columbus-based Ohio Gastroenterology Group is now providing services to Marysville, Ohio-based Memorial Health, according to a Nov. 8 Union County Daily Digital report. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
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MSU gastroenterologists open clinic to reach underserved communities
Two MSU Health gastroenterologists and a physician assistant have opened a gastroenterology clinic in Lansing, Mich., local station WKAR reported Nov. 3. -
New Florida ASC adds gastrointestinal service line
The Sun City Ambulatory Surgery Center, a Physician Partners of America company in Tampa, Fla., is teaming up with local surgeons to provide gastrointestinal care, the company said Nov. 3. -
Exact Science Q3 revenue jumped 31%: 5 notes
Exact Sciences reported an increase in third-quarter revenue, including a 31 percent jump in screening revenue compared to the same period last year. -
Physician performs 1,000th robotic colorectal surgery
Hollis Rogers III, MD, performed his 1,000th robotic surgery at Fayetteville, Ark.-based Washington Regional Medical Center, the hospital said Nov. 2. -
Check-Cap granted patent for gastrointestinal capsule-tracking system
Check-Cap has been granted a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering the tracking system for its C-Span capsule, the Israeli clinical diagnostics company said Nov. 2. -
United Digestive adds Georgia practice
Atlanta-based United Digestive inked a deal with DeKalb Gastroenterology Associates, according to a Nov. 2 news release. -
4 endoscopy center transactions to know
From Tennessee to Texas, here are four transactions from the past month involving endoscopy centers: -
Gastroenterology practice included in Tennessee hospital's expansion
The Sweetwater (Tenn.) Hospital Association opened a patient tower and gastroenterology practice, local NBC affiliate WBIR reported Oct. 27. -
Share Your Findings at DDW® 2022
It’s time to reveal your research: abstract submission for Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2022 is now open. The deadline to submit an abstract is Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at 21:00 Eastern time (UTC -5). Please note this deadline is the Thursday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. -
Gastroenterologists weigh in on industry trends
Three gastroenterologists spoke to Becker's about trends they're seeing in the industry — from declining reimbursement to competition with hospitals for talent. -
201 hospitals receive Healthgrades' 2022 Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award
Healthcare provider review site Healthgrades has honored 201 hospitals with its Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award. -
Smart Medical's balloon technology lifts colon adenoma detection
Smart Medical System's G-Eye balloon technology was found to increase the detection of colon adenomas when compared to Endocuff Vision-assisted technology, according to a study released Oct. 25. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology: