GLP‑1 receptor agonists are widely recognized for aiding weight loss and controlling blood sugar, but access remains limited — especially for Medicare and Medicaid patients. That might change with a new CMS pilot program, The Washington Post reported Aug. 1.…
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While GLP‑1 receptor agonists may be best known for aiding weight loss and regulating digestion, gastroenterologists are also drawing attention to the therapies’ effect on the brain. Indeed, recent research points to another potential benefit: brain protection. An April 2025…
Miami-based Gastro Health has appointed Philip Meador as chief operating officer, according to an Aug. 4 news release from the medical group. Mr. Meador most recently served as senior vice president of operations at Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and has…
The American Gastroenterological Association, based in Bethesda, Md., has joined the Washington, D.C.-based Colorectal Cancer Alliance alongside more than 20 other organizations in urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to protect the independence of the U.S. Preventive Services Task…
Robotic-assisted surgery is emerging as a viable and increasingly adopted option for emergency colorectal procedures, according to a July 23 study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Researchers analyzed data from over 83,000 patients in the…
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Gastroenterology Consultants of South Texas provided notice of a cybersecurity incident and data breach, according to a July 29 report from The HIPAA Journal. An unauthorized third party gained access to the practice’s network in late May 2025. Exposed patient…
Sunnyvale-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants has added board-certified gastroenterologist Ramesh Srinivasan, MD, to its Georgetown, Texas, location, and he is now accepting new patients, according to a July 30 report from The Manila Times. Dr. Srinivasan has more than 20…
A recent study has identified a potential new tool to help detect gastrointestinal cancers — the platelet-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio, or PHR. Researchers analyzed data from more than 19,000 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, spanning from 2010…
Mayo Clinic-Rochester was named the “Best Hospital for Gastroenterology and GI Surgery” in 2025-26, according to U.S. News & World Report’s rankings. The publication released the list July 29, which ranks the top 50 hospitals that provide services including stomach,…
Here are 30 gastroenterology deals to know in 2023 and 2024, according to a 2025 corporate finance report from KPMG. 2024: 2023