GI & Endoscopy

HCA Healthcare affiliate Largo (Fla.) Medical Center added Medtronic's GI Genius for colonoscopy detection, ABC affiliate WFTS Tampa reported July 16. 

Randolph Health in Asheboro, N.C., is reaping the rewards of its merger with American Healthcare Systems just two weeks after the deal was finalized, Fox8 reported July 19.

Pearl Princess Uy, MD, is the latest gastroenterologist to join Northern Light Gastroenterology in Bangor, Maine, according to Bangor Daily News.

Capital Digestive Care partnered with Colliers International and Facility Logix to move and expand its laboratory space in SIlver Springs, Md.

Becker's ASC Review has reported on three hospitals and health systems exploring artificial intelligence in gastroenterology and endoscopy care so far this year:

Private equity investment has grown rapidly in 2021 with groups such as PE GI Alliance, Gastro Health and GI Alliance snapping up deals.

The Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix implemented Medtronic's GI Genius, according to a LinkedIn post. 

Gainesville-based University of Florida Shands Hospital opened an endoscopy center with artificial intelligence labs, according to a July 8 release.  

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is adding gastroenterology and cardiology care, among other specialties, at its outpatient clinic in London.

CMS plans to phase out coinsurance for colorectal cancer screenings when physicians identify a polyp for removal, which currently are categorized as diagnostic tests.