GI & Endoscopy

Here is a roundup of the top news relating to colonoscopies and endoscopies from the past year:

Gastroenterology remains a high earning specialty for both physicians and hospitals, according to the 2019 inpatient/outpatient revenue survey from physician search firm Merritt Hawkins.

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

Researchers attempted to quantify the effect surveillance colonoscopy had on colorectal cancer prevention in a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Five must-read articles for gastroenterologists this week: 

The FDA sent Takeda a questioning letter in response to the company's biologics license application concerning the subcutaneous formulation of Entyvio, a maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis.

Gastroenterology remains a lucrative specialty for ASCs, with both growth and disruption expected in 2020.

Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla., built what it believes to be the region's first gastroesophageal reflux center, FHN reports.

Three gastroenterologists joined practices the week of Jan. 27-31: 

South Denver Gastroenterology opened a clinic and endoscopy center in Castle Rock, Colo., Castle Rock News-Press reports.