Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., is being sued by a gastroenterologist who alleges that he was terminated in August 2020 after seeking mental healthcare and complaining about the hospital's COVID-19 protocols, the Argus Leader reports.
GI & Endoscopy
A group of Google researchers has developed a potential new solution to detecting colorectal polyps using machine learning, according to an Aug. 6 Marktechpost article.
California is leading with the most hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 rankings for best hospitals for gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Gastro Health onboarded a new practice, and a private equity firm acquired an endoscopy center.
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Private equity firm IRA Capital acquired the Genesis Center for Digestive Health in Bettendorf, Iowa, the company said Aug. 3.
Three endoscopy centers affiliated with private equity-backed PE GI Solutions received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, PE GI said Aug. 5.
Biotechnology company Second Genome is partnering with Arena Pharmaceuticals to identify gastrointestinal biomarkers, the companies announced Aug. 5.
Charlotte (N.C.) Gastroenterology & Hepatology will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 31, The Charlotte Observer reported.
CMS granted a new technology add-on payment for single-use duodenoscopes, according to an Aug. 2 news release.