GI & Endoscopy

Three gastroenterologists joined Becker's to discuss what's drawing gastroenterologists to private practice. 

Smart Medical Systems has secured an additional FDA clearance for its G-Eye colonoscope, making it available for use with three large endoscopy brands, the company said April 19. 

Medical device company EvoEndo has completed an $8.4 million series A financing round.

University of California San Diego Health opened a gastrointestinal and digestive clinic in a shopping mall, Times of San Diego reported April 18.

Young gastroenterologists are increasingly choosing to work for hospitals over going into private practice, but according to Adam Levy, MD, they are missing out on autonomy and future financial gains. 

Fujifilm has been awarded a five-year multimillion dollar military contract, the endoscopic device company said April 14. 

SonoScape's HD-550 video endoscopy system has received FDA 510(k) clearance for gastrointestinal diagnosis.

Gastroenterology pay jumped nearly 12 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2022," released April 15. 

Private equity-backed, Atlanta-based United Digestive named Neal Patel, MD, president, the gastroenterology management company said April 14. 

Gastroenterology has become a huge power player in the game of ASCs.