Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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How joint pain worsens quality of life for ulcerative colitis patients: study
A recent study found that joint pain can have a significant impact on quality of life for patients with ulcerative colitis, MedPage Today reported Dec. 8. -
Geisinger GI department recognized for lab testing campaign
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Adult Gastroenterology and Laboratory Medicine was awarded by The American Society for Clinical Pathology for its Choosing Wisely campaign, which educates patients on fecal occult blood testing. -
Boston-area hospitals have monthslong wait for colonoscopies
Some of the Boston area's largest hospitals have monthslong waitlists for colonoscopies, TV station WFXT reported Dec. 8. -
6 recent GI tech company updates
Here are six updates from gastroenterology-focused technology companies that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 1: -
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center earns Aetna Institute of Quality designation for weight loss surgery
Lubbock, Texas-based Covenant High Plains Surgery Center has been accredited with the Aetna Institute of Quality distinction for weight loss surgery. -
Vivante Health honored for digital health contributions
Vivante Health has been selected for the Digital Health 150 List for 2022 by CB Insights. The companies named to the list are selected from thousands of firms using digital technology to transform healthcare. -
Kirstie Alley dies of colon cancer
Actress Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer at age 71, NBC News reported Dec. 6. -
GastroGPO partners with developer on minimally invasive endoscopy tech
Specialty network GastroGPO has partnered with AnX Robotica, a developer of minimally invasive endoscopy procedures. -
Olympus to expand with EndoClot Plus into Europe, Middle East and Africa
Global medical technology company Olympus signed an exclusive distribution agreement with EndoClot Plus following the successful commercialization of EndoClot Plus products in the United States this spring. -
Top 25 universities for gastroenterology, hepatology in 2023
U.S. News & World Report has announced the top 25 global universities for gastroenterology and hepatology in 2023, with the University of California San Diego topping the list for the second year in a row. -
Iterative Health named top digital health company for 2022
Gastroenterology medtech company Iterative Health has been named one of the top 150 most promising digital health startups in the world for 2022 by software platform CB Insights. -
Digital gastroenterology platform taps new chief medical officer
Hau Liu, MD, has been selected as the chief medical officer for Vivante Health, a digital health company focusing on digestive health and disease. Dr. Liu joins Vivante with more than two decades of experience. -
8 GI companies to know going into 2023
Eight gastroenterology companies made a name for themselves in the market in 2022, and are promising new developments and expansions in 2023. -
GI pay in 2022: 10 statistics
Gastroenterologists earned $453,000 on average during 2022, with compensation fluctuating based on practice setting and length of employment. -
One GI's acquisition spree: 2 deals in 4 weeks
One GI supports more than 30 practices throughout six states. -
GI activity heating up in Ohio: 7 recent moves
Here are seven moves made in Ohio focusing on gastroenterology that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 5: -
Ohio Gastroenterology adds interactive virtual assistants
Ohio Gastroenterology has introduced interactive virtual assistants to assist patients with preoperative and postoperative care; they are available through the Orbita conversational AI platform. -
3 new GI centers opened, proposed in November
From New Jersey to Ohio, here are three new GI centers that were proposed or opened in November. -
GI specialist leaves NYU Langone for Florida Gastro Group
Sonja Olsen, MD, a gastroenterology and hepatology specialist, has left New York City-based NYU Langone Health to join the Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches. -
GI North opens 3rd Georgia location
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on GI North's new location in Dawsonville, Ga., Dawson County News reported Dec. 2.
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