GI & Endoscopy

The American Gastroenterological Association and 17 patient advocacy organizations have submitted a letter to UnitedHealthcare calling on the payer to reverse its advance notification program, which went into effect earlier this year. 

Headed into the holiday season, medical specialists are making their "dream" wish lists not just for themselves, but for their practices and patients as well. 

Robotics, artificial intelligence and other technologies have made waves in the gastroenterology sector. These innovations have made minimally invasive procedures more accessible, treatment and detection more successful and increase efficiency in procedures. 

Here are five medical device and technology companies with gastroenterology portfolios to know:

Here are three legal battles involving gastroenterologsits that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 1:

Throughout 2023, several major celebrities have teamed up to raise awareness for colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening options. 

Here are 30 gastroenterology and endoscopy centers that were opened or announced in 2023:

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and actor Ryan Reynolds' Lead from Behind campaign to raise awareness for screenings. 

Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, according to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings.  

From getting a new private equity partner to adding GI Genius to its ASCs, United Digestive has had a big year.