GI & Endoscopy

Investors are keeping a close eye on gastroenterology, according to McDermott Health's "2023 Physician Practice Management" report.

Opelika-based East Alabama Health has opened the new Gastroenterology Center of East Alabama Medical Center to identify, treat and prevent gastrointestinal conditions and digestive issues. 

Rome, Ga.-based Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab has earned a three-year renewal recognition from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy that honors the center's dedication to quality and safety, according to a Sept. 3 report from Coosa Valley…

Gastroenterology management services company Gastro Care Partners has tapped Candace Baer as its new chief operating officer.

Gastro Health has acquired Gastroenterology Consultants of Polk County in Davenport, Fla.

Here are three moves from United Digestive that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 8: 

Leading gastroenterology practice manager United Digestive has partnered with software and automated workflow solutions platform Provation to standardize documentation across all of its endoscopy facilities. 

ASCs are typically the less expensive site of care to receive an upper GI endoscopy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. 

Here are three gastroenterology facilities that have opened or have plans to open that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11: 

Colonoscopies using artificial intelligence increased detection of small polyps — but not colorectal neoplasms or advanced adenomas, which can be indicators of colorectal cancer — and resulted in higher rates of unnecessary polyp removal, according to a study published in…