GI & Endoscopy

There are 13,465 gastroenterologists in the U.S., according to the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator.

Here are three gastroenterology leadership moves Becker's has reported on since Aug. 2:

Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis after taking a plant supplement, according to an Aug. 24 report from KHN.

Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, appointed Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer.

Gastro Health finalized its acquisition of Charlottesville (Va.) Gastroenterology Associates on Sept. 1.

Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital is adding EndoQuest's surgical robot capable of providing minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery using trans-oral or trans-anal methods.

Here are eight moves from Gastro Health that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 6:

Here are the most-read gastroenterology stories published by Becker's in August:

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has given a $5 million investment to global gut microbiome research company Bactolife to accelerate technology development. 

Bioamerica has hired Robert Carlson as its new chief commercial officer as it prepares to launch the new InFoods IBS test before the end of the year.