Most gastroenterologists say making the world a better place or finding diagnoses for patients are the most rewarding aspects of their job, according to Medscape's Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2021.
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James Grant, MD, a former Surgical Care Affiliates executive, has been appointed CEO of Troy, Mich.-based Pinnacle GI Partners.
Warren, N.J.-based Associates in Digestive Diseases joined Berkeley Heights, N.J.-based Summit Health.
Gastroenterology has consistently been among the top 10 highest-earning specialties in the U.S., with an average annual salary of $406,000 in 2021, according to Medscape's Gastroenterologist Compensation Report.
Private equity has seen consistent success in gastroenterology, with firms like One GI acquiring at least three firms since the start of 2021.
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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore said May 25 it has adopted Motus GI's Pure-Vu system, the first facility in the Lifebridge Health System to do so.
Artificial intelligence company Docbot raised $4 million in series A funding and selected Andrew Ritter as its CEO, according to a May 24 press release.
Salida, Colo.-based Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center signed a contract with Associates of GI, the Ark Valley Voice reported May 24.
AmSurg and Mount Sinai Health System recently released new research that supports new recommendations to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer from 50 to 45, according to a May 24 press release.
EndoFresh's disposable digestive endoscopy system received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, the company announced May 24.