Gastroenterology Associates' two outpatient endoscopy centers — Endoscopy Center of Niagara and Endoscopy Center of Western New York — are making ownership changes involving non-physician owners, Buffalo Business First reports.  By Angie Stewart - 2/20/20

The American Gastroenterological Association bestowed its Distinguished Clinician Award in Private Practice on Kimberly Persley, MD, a gastroenterologist with Southlake-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants.  By Eric Oliver - 2/20/20

The majority of Medicare patients were likely to complete the multitarget stool DNA test Cologuard over a yearlong period, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Screening.  By Eric Oliver - 2/20/20

Johnson & Johnson affiliate Janssen is accused of providing free business advisory services to grow gastroenterology practices' infusion suites, which would then boost prescriptions of two Janssen drugs, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.  By Eric Oliver - 2/20/20

A study published in JAMA examined the practice consolidation landscape in regard to private equity-related acquisition from 2013-16.  By Eric Oliver - 2/19/20

GI Alliance affiliate Illinois Gastroenterology Group added Lawrence Gluskin, MD, to its staff.  By Eric Oliver - 2/19/20

Twelve hospitals & practices adding or expanding gastroenterology services in the past year:  By Rachel Popa - 2/18/20

Five must-read articles for gastroenterologists this week:  By Rachel Popa - 2/17/20

Miami-based Gastro Health made a trio of acquisitions, including the group's second acquisition in Virginia, to kick off 2020.  By Eric Oliver - 2/17/20

Hickory, N.C.-based Gastroenterology Associates added an infusion center to provide long-term infusion services to its clients with gastrointestinal diseases, the Hickory Daily Record reports.  By Eric Oliver - 2/17/20

Samuel H. Gun, DO, is a physician at Tri-County Gastroenterology in Clinton Township, Mich., an assistant clinical professor in gastroenterology for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists. Here, he shares his thoughts on the future of the specialty and the headwinds he expects to face this year.  By Rachel Popa - 2/14/20

The Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery at White Plains Hospital will expand its gastroenterology offerings next year, along with a handful of other services.  By Rachel Popa - 2/14/20

The FDA approved Olympus' TJF-Q190V duodenoscope, which notably features a sterile, disposable distal endcap.  By Eric Oliver - 2/14/20

Bausch Health subsidiary Salix Pharmaceuticals launched a scholarship program to provide $100,000 to students with gastrointestinal diseases.   By Eric Oliver - 2/14/20

The American Gastroenterological Association renamed its endoscopic surgery publication to Techniques and Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.  By Eric Oliver - 2/14/20

San Antonio-based Brooke Army Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Clinic was accredited as a "Comprehensive Center" by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, DVIDS reports.  By Eric Oliver - 2/13/20

Like many physicians, gastroenterologists face challenges in the workplace that lead to burnout and dissatisfaction.  By Rachel Popa - 2/13/20

Jonathan Friedman is bringing 25 years of healthcare experience to Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology as its new COO, the practice told Becker's Feb. 12.  By Eric Oliver - 2/12/20

Here are seven updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:  By Eric Oliver - 2/12/20

Exact Sciences posted fourth-quarter 2019 revenues of $295.6 million and full-year revenues of $876.3 million.     By Eric Oliver - 2/12/20