From new artificial intelligence tech to colorectal cancer statistics, here are five gastroenterology updates for ASC leaders:
GI & Endoscopy
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. in men and women combined.
Gastroenterology is the most-represented specialty among ASCs, making up 32 percent of all cases, according to VMG Health's "Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study" for 2022.
Illinois hospital system Rush University System for Health now offers artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies using Medtronic's GI Genius intelligent endoscopy systems.
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know:
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A deal between GI Alliance and Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology was named "USA Deal of the Year" at the 13th annual America's M&A Atlas Awards held virtually Jan. 26-27.
Denver-based Gastro Care Partners has signed a multiyear deal to offer FujiFilm's endoscopy product portfolio throughout Gastro Care Partners' network, Fujifilm said March 2.
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first stage of its $600 million Lansing, Mich., campus, Fox47 reported Feb. 28.
Founded in April 2020, Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI has had a massive year for acquisitions, with 11 deals in the last 15 months.
Vermont has a single endoscopy ASC for all of its 643,077 residents.