Hospitals are ramping up investment in gastroenterology to meet rising demand, expand outpatient services and boost revenue in a shifting care landscape. GI conditions cost the U.S. about $120 billion annually and contribute to more than 250,000 deaths each year,…
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While gastroenterology deal activity has declined sharply over the past three years, momentum is expected to continue as independent practices pursue consolidation to gain scale and modernization benefits, according to a Q1 2025 corporate finance report from KPMG. Despite the…
The second quarter of 2025 saw a wave of gastroenterology center openings across the U.S., reflecting continued investment in outpatient care. Gateway Gastroenterology, based in Chesterfield, Mo., partnered with United Surgical Partners International to open an outpatient endoscopy center. Management…
Gastroenterology groups across the U.S. are evolving rapidly through strategic mergers, private equity investment and care models. Here are six of the largest GI groups to know: Allied Digestive Health Private equity-backed Allied Digestive Health, based in West Long Branch,…
Galen Leung, MD, a nationally recognized expert in advanced endoscopic techniques for early cancer detection and gastrointestinal disease, has been named chief of advanced endoscopy at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in Mineola, N.Y., according to a July 23 system news…
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2025 is bringing a wave of groundbreaking advancements in gastrointestinal care, with emerging technologies that aim to improve GI diagnoses, reduce recovery times and offer more effective treatments for patients. From AI integration to minimally invasive procedures, here are eight…
Researchers at New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System have identified distinct biological markers in patients with mild Crohn’s disease, potentially paving the way for more personalized and less aggressive treatment, according to a July 21 press release. Published July…
Salina (Kan.) Regional Health Center is expanding its gastroenterology services with the addition of two physicians and a physician assistant, effective Aug. 1. Paul Johnson, MD, Jesica Brown, MD, Luke Johnson, MD, and Kaylee Wiens, PA-C, will lead gastroenterology services…
Colorectal cancer rates are rising sharply among people age 50 and younger, alarming oncologists, public health experts and health systems. Researchers say the causes are likely multifaceted and still under investigation. Here are 10 key trends: 1. Gastrointestinal cancers are…
CMS has released its proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and it includes several key changes that could significantly impact gastroenterologists. The American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recently broke down…