GI & Endoscopy

Chandler, Ariz.-based East Valley Gastroenterology and Hepatology Associates is joining GI Alliance, the Dallas-based gastro organization said in a Dec. 7 news release.

Catholic Health appointed Christopher DiMaio, MD, chairman of the department of gastroenterology at Roslyn, N.Y.-based St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center and system co-chair of digestive disease services, the health system said Dec. 7. 

Five leaders in gastroenterology joined Becker's to discuss what they think the profession will look like in 2031. 

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Health named Patricia Garcia, MD, a clinical associate professor of gastroenterology and hepatology, as its inaugural associate chief medical information officer for ambulatory care, the health system said Dec. 6.

Pediatric gastroenterologist Sarah Cole, MD, has announced that she will be running for Sioux Falls (S.D.) City Council in 2022, according to KELO Newstalk.

Atlanta-based physician practice management company United Digestive signed a deal to expand the resources of Digestive Care Physicians in Johns Creek, Ga., United Digestive said Dec. 7. 

West Long Branch, N.J.-based Allied Digestive Health has selected Athenahealth to provide its cloud-based revenue cycle management services, Athenahealth said Dec. 1. 

Here are five of the most interesting acquisitions in gastroenterology this year:

Artificial intelligence has a growing presence in gastroenterology — from Medtronic's first AI system for colonoscopies to Iterative Scopes securing $30 million in funding to develop its AI-powered gastroenterology technology.

The Novant Health Brunswick Endoscopy Center in Supply, N.C., was recognized by Leapfrog Group Nov. 30 for excellence in patient care.