GI & Endoscopy

While GLP-1s have helped millions of Americans lose weight, patients can quickly regain the weight when they stop the medication. 

The WVU Medicine Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery clinic has opened at the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va.,  The Journal reported Jan. 30. 

Colonoscopy reimbursements, along with other GI procedures, are declining, placing financial strain on physicians and limiting access for patients. 

Albany (N.Y.) Gastroenterology Associates has filed a data breach notice with the attorney general of Vermont. 

Los Angeles-based Unio Specialty Care has partnered with Cambridge, Mass.-based Iterative Health to implement Iterative's Skout AI technology at ASCs across California to enhance colonoscopy and CRC screenings. 

Riverview Health announced plans to build an endoscopy center located in its Westfield (N.J.) Hospital, the Hamilton County Reporter reported Jan. 27. 

Several gastroenterology leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest opportunities for ASC growth in the next five years.  

Here are three lawsuits Becker's has covered involving gastrointestinal physicians or procedures since Jan. 1:

Englewood (N.J.) Health has introduced a new specialized program targeting individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer before the age of 50.

Here are three new gastroenterology partnerships that have formed since Jan. 1, as reported by Becker's: