GI & Endoscopy

Gastroenterologists are more likely than other specialists to have a net worth of under $500,000, but they're least likely to still be paying off school loans, according to Medscape's Physician Debt & Net Worth Report 2020.

The colonoscopy surge is coming, and it may cause clinicians to rethink patient prioritization, strain endoscopy capacity, and lead to more late-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis, Medscape reports.

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

There have been four private equity deals in gastroenterology in 2020:

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease cases and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are both increasing at drastic levels in Canada and are expected to double over the next decade, according to a study published in CMAJ Open.

CRH Medical acquired 75 percent of Metro Orlando (Fla.) Anesthesia Associates, its 27th acquisition.

Phoenix-based Banner Health plans to open the Banner Ocotillo Medical Center Nov. 2 and offer surgical, cardiology and gastroenterology services, among others, Community Impact reports.

Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of June 15-19:

Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:

U.S. News & World Report released its Best Children's Hospitals rankings, including a total of 88 hospitals from across the U.S.