GI & Endoscopy

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:

Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology: 

Guardant Health has secured Medicare coverage from Palmetto for its blood test to monitor for disease recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer.

Virtual GI care provider Oshi Health has secured $60 million in series C funding from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association GI Opportunity Fund. 

Favoring blood-based colorectal cancer tests over stool-based CRC screening could lead to higher costs and worse outcomes for patients, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

A new study from New York City-based Mount Sinai has found that commonly used wearable devices such as Apple watches, Fitbits and Oura rings may be able to identify, differentiate and predict flare-ups, or the worsening of symptoms and inflammation,…

Rising practice costs and increased consolidation across healthcare have made it more difficult for gastroenterologists to maintain independent practices.