GI & Endoscopy

Despite growing at a slower pace than other private equity-backed gastroenterology platforms, Atlanta-based United Digestive is focused on growing its infrastructure to capitalize on future investment.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Midwest Physicians Surgery Center through its ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, the Lee's Summit Tribune reported Jan. 26.

Here are four updates from GI practices and companies over the past week:

Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists plans to open its 26th location in Charlotte Harbor, Fla., Feb. 4.

Louis Wilson, MD, managing partner of Wichita Falls (Texas) Gastroenterology and president of the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, shares six insights he thinks will be crucial for gastroenterology practices to achieve success in 2021.

Using CMS' procedure price lookup tool, consumers can view the average payment for common procedures in ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.

J. DeWayne Tooson, MD, president of Tuscaloosa-based GI Associates of West Alabama, shared insights into the lasting effect of the pandemic and what success will look like in 2021.

Automated text message reminders did not increase colonoscopy attendance or bowel preparation quality, according to a study published in Jama Network Online Jan. 25.

Linda Lee, MD, Medical Director of Endoscopy at Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital, shared eight things Brigham and Women's Hospital is executing in 2021 to have a successful year.

The gastroenterology ASC market had revenues of $7.21 billion in 2019 and has $10.27 billion in its sights for 2027, according to a January market report from Reports Globe.