Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Racial disparities tied to colorectal cancer detection, patient outcomes
A study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found significant racial disparities when it comes to follow-up rates for colonoscopies and the quality of colonoscopy performed. -
Another GI chain implements AI solutions
Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI is implementing artificial intelligence solutions to improve patient care. -
Behind this gastroenterologist's key to collaborative success
Ongoing clinician burnout, staffing shortages and rising supply costs have consistently been cited as some of the most significant industrywide issues among healthcare professionals — regardless of care setting. -
10 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs
The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here's 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies: -
Top pediatric gastroenterology hospitals in the US: Newsweek
Newsweek has partnered with research firm Statista to release its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology. -
3 celebrities share colonoscopies to increase awareness
Colon cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S. in 2023, and in people younger than 55 rates have been increasing by 1% to 2% a year since the mid-1990s, according to the American Cancer Society. -
Meet the gastroenterologists of the 10 top hospitals for GI
Gastroenterologist Darrell Pardi, MD, is the chair of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, which was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. -
Former AMA president undergoes colonoscopy at Wisconsin VA
In March, the American Medical Association's immediate past president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, underwent a colonoscopy at the Milwaukee (Wis.) VA Medical Center. -
Weight loss drugs and GI: Side effects providers should know
A rise in popularity in glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy is causing concern in the medical community over potential side effects for various physician specialties, according to a July 17 report from Medscape. -
Gastroenterologist named to ACG Board
Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release. -
Renovo Health opens endoscopy center
Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health has opened a new endoscopy and surgery center, according to a July 16 report from CBS affiliate WFRV. -
GI group suffers data breach
The Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida ––also known as the Center for Digestive Health –– has notified the Attorney General of Massachusetts of a data breach in its system on May 29. -
Essentia boosts GI coverage with new hire
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, which covers North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has hired gastroenterologist Kevin Karls, MD, at its Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismark (N.D) 9th Street Clinic. -
7 new GI Alliance ASCs in 2024
Gastroenterology group management company GI Alliance is holding its position as the largest network of GI providers in the U.S., with over 300 practices in its network and more than 900 affiliated providers in 2024. -
GI orgs slam CMS' 'unsustainable' proposal to cut physician pay
Two major gastroenterology organizations have criticized CMS' proposal to cut physician pay 2.8% in its physician fee schedule for 2025. -
CMS floats CRC screening policy update
Along with a 2.8% physician pay cut, CMS is floating several changes to colorectal cancer screening policy in its proposed payment system for 2025, according to a July 12 news release from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. -
The best hospitals for GI and GI surgery in 2024: US News
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. -
The best decision this Hawaii gastroenterologist made this year
Becker's connected with Mel Ona, MD, chair and medical director of gastroenterology at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Hawaii, to find out what recent decision has paid off the most at his ASC. -
State-by-state breakdown of new GI centers in 2024
Here's a state-by-state breakdown of 15 new gastroenterology centers Becker's has reported on since Jan. 1. -
Mainz Biomed debuts new colorectal cancer screening test
Molecular genetics diagnostic company Mainz (Germany) Biomed has submitted an application for breakthrough device designation from the FDA for a colorectal cancer screening test.
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