GI & Endoscopy

Vancouver, Canada-based CRH Medical Corp. received $2,945,620 in loan proceeds under the Paycheck Protection Program.

Richmond (Va.) Gastroenterology Associates leased space in the Midlothian (Va.) Center that could be used for expansion, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Here are the five of the most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of April 13-17:

Cleveland Clinic's gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition department plans to conduct all new and established patient visits via telemedicine within months — far ahead of its 2024 goal.

The American Gastroenterological Association and Rx.Health partnered to launch a nationwide digital health platform for gastroenterology practices.

While much is known about the coronavirus' ability to shut down lungs, new research suggests the virus can affect other organs in the body including those in the digestive tract, The Washington Post reports.

Private equity-backed management service organization United Digestive responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in full force and has begun talks on how it will restart its practice once the pandemic begins to subside.

Here are five updates from gastroenterology companies, organizations and practices from the past week: 

The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating private practice gastroenterologists, resulting in layoffs, reduced hours and decreased salaries to try and stay afloat, MDedge reports.

Two years ago, when Mississippi-based gastroenterologist Dr. Reed Hogan, M.D. suggested adding nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a comprehensive ancillary service to the physicians at his practice, they nearly laughed him out of the room. Now, Dr. Hogan and…