GI & Endoscopy

Here are 91 GI practices making headlines since January:

The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a joint address on CMS' 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.

Exact Sciences Chairman, President and CEO Kevin Conroy is tackling a problem. His company's Cologuard test is an effective colonoscopy alternative that's being met by criticism from some gastroenterologists.

Nicole Palekar, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Weston-based Cleveland Clinic Florida.

The Gastroenterology board of editors selected Rishi D. Naik, MD, as the recipient of its second editorial fellowship.

New research from the Annals of Gastroenterology found dysregulated methylation of DNA appears to be associated with a higher risk of developing Crohn’s disease, and the risk the disease will progress in those already diagnosed with Crohn’s.

Here are 57 gastroenterologists making headlines in 2018:

Here are three gastroenterology-focused ASCs or facilities that were newly opened or announced in June:

A new survey published in the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility found gastroenterologists think directing IBS patients to dietitians is just as or more effective than IBS medications, but few refer their patients to them.

Kent Katz, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Casper, Wyo.-based Gastroenterology Associates.