GI & Endoscopy

A team at Washington University in St. Louis developed an imaging technique for rectal tissues to assess risk management of colorectal cancer.

Shifts to telemedicine and changes in colorectal cancer screening have some gastroenterologists thinking about how their practices will evolve in the near future.

Misunderstandings of Cologuard and shifts in reimbursement are some concerns gastroenterologists have for the field. Two GIs told Becker's ASC Review what they feel are the biggest threats to gastroenterology.

Atlanta-based United Digestive chose Fujifilm Medical Systems, a leading provider of endoscopic imaging and endosurgical solutions, as its exclusive vendor of endoscopic products for its gastroenterologists. 

Memphis, Tenn.-based One GI has acquired Dayton (Ohio) Gastroenterology, the second- largest independent GI practice in the state, the Dayton Business Journal reported March 24.

Here are 10 gastroenterologists to know:

The Rhode Island Senate approved a bill requiring insurance companies to cover all costs of colorectal cancer screening, according to a March 23 report from WPRI.

PE GI Solutions and North Bergen, N.J.-based Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy acquired Hudson Bergen Medical Center, ACE's second location, which has been renamed Hudson Bergen Endoscopy and Surgical Center.

Here are nine key updates from gastroenterology companies and practices since January:

Olympus Corporation of the Americas filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Cantel/Medivators in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas for its endoscopy device.