GI & Endoscopy

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.

Virginia Health Information released its 2019 Healthcare Pricing Transparency report offering an array of insights into colonoscopy costs at ASCs, in hospital outpatient departments and in physician office suites.

Here are the five most popular GI articles published on Becker's ASC Review:

Ian Leibowitz, MD, is chief of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition services for the Washington, D.C.- based Children's National Health System.