GI & Endoscopy

Here are four endoscopy updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 18:

The American Gastroenterological Association has released new guidelines recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to manage Crohn's disease. 

Here are two gastroenterology legal battles Becker's has reported on since Oct. 18: 

Salem (Mass.) Hospital has alerted endoscopy patients that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis due to incorrectly administered IVs, Fox affiliate Boston 25 reported Nov. 15.

U.S. Digestive Health has expanded into York, Pa., with the addition of surgeon Chris Evans, DO. 

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Gastroenterology Associates has opened a new location in Lone Tree, Colo. The new practice will begin seeing patients Nov. 16 with an endoscopy center opening in late December. 

Here are three "firsts" in the gastroenterology world that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 17:

Beginning Jan. 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts will no longer cover the use of monitored anesthesia for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic, or interventional pain procedures. 

United Surgical Partners International, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare's ASC chain, has seen strong growth in the gastroenterology care sector the last two quarters, according to the company's second- and third-quarter earnings calls. 

Here are five things to know about gastroenterology-focused multispecialty group Allied Digestive Health: