The U.S. gastroenterology ASC market was worth $7.21 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8 percent through 2027 to hit $10.27 billion, according to a Reports Globe report.
GI & Endoscopy
Prolonged suspension of elective endoscopic procedures and outpatient consults could "compromise patient care and result in poor outcomes," according to a new study published in Digestive Diseases.
Takeda sold its Japanese-focused consumer healthcare business to private equity firm Blackstone Group for $2.2 billion, the latest in several similar transactions the company has executed, Endpoints News reports.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, tested positive for COVID-19 Aug. 20.
Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists opened Gastroenterology Center of Tampa Bay, its 25th location in the state.
UC Irvine Health opened an outpatient clinical location in Newport Beach, Calif., with a ribbon cutting Aug. 18, the Daily Pilot reports.
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Aug. 15-19:
Here are five updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System leased space in Scarsdale, N.Y., to open Mount Sinai Doctors Westchester, which will expand physician services in the region, Real Estate Weekly reports.
Seven gastroenterology platforms have been established in the specialty since May 2016. Here are the main leaders behind each one:
