GI & Endoscopy

Here are four GI-focused centers opened or announced in April and May:

Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology has a new president in Eric Berthiaume, MD, the Providence Journal reports.

Two UMC Southwest Gastroenterology physicians kept patient data on an unsecured server, local news affiliate KCBD reports.

The American Gastroenterological Association joined the "Let My Doctor Decide" campaign this month to help raise awareness of step therapy, or the practice of prescribing the most cost-efficient therapy that may not be the most effective for the patient.

Motus GI released its first quarter 2019 financial results, posting a $6.3 million net loss, or a $0.29 loss per diluted share.

St. Louis-based SSM Health is opening a pediatric outpatient specialty clinic in Ferguson, Mo., The St. Louis American reports.

Arun Swaminath, MD, is the inflammatory bowel disease program director at New York City-based Lenox Hill Hospital.

The FDA accepted Takeda's application for an injectable version of its ulcerative colitis drug Entyvio.

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

Gastroenterologist Larry Bookman, MD, is the Oklahoma State Medical Association's newest president, The Lawton Constitution reports.