GI & Endoscopy

An ASC specializing in gastroenterology, colon-rectal procedures and pain management has opened in Metairie, La. 

Here are five numbers that provide a snapshot of the gastroenterology industry:

Athens, Ga.-based oncology practice University Cancer & Blood Center and multidisciplinary practice University Health Alliance have partnered to open a high-risk gastroenterology clinic. 

Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health has opened two digestive health facilities in Peoria, Ill.: Carle Health Endoscopy Center Peoria and the Carle Health Gastroenterology Peoria, according to an April 11 report from CBS affiliate WMBD. 

Neal Patel, MD, was promoted to CEO of United Digestive in April, and he has his eye on growth in 2024.

Medtronic has entered into a new partnership with specialty-focused EHR company ModMed to enhance documentation of its GI Genius polyp detection tool. 

Phoenix-based Arizona Digestive Health has opened a new gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy center in Tucson, Ariz.

The costs and reimbursements associated with gastroenterology procedures are not keeping up with the increase in patient diagnoses. 

Here are three gastroenterology devices and tools that received FDA clearance that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 4:

Gastroenterologists are facing a major obstacle of increased demand for colonoscopies amid declining reimbursements.