Medtronic has partnered with the University of Miami Health System to perform the first-ever patient procedure ingestion using the PillCam Genius SB capsule endoscopy kit.
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The Helmsley Charitable Trust issued a $3,035,566 grant to three researchers to explore the effects of GLP-1s, including Ozempic and Wegovy, on patients with Crohn’s disease.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Gastroenterology has expanded its clinical space at Erlanger East Hospital to accommodate growth, according to a Dec. 12 report from Chattanoogan.com.
Here are 25 gastroenterology practices announced, planned or opened in 2024:
As Americans nationwide turn to GLP-1 medications to lose weight, some are unaware of off-label side effects, according to a Sept. 4 CBS News report.
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Gastroenterology saw major industry-specific technological advancements in 2024 — especially when it comes to AI.
Gastroenterology leaders faced an increasingly complex landscape in 2024, with closures, legal controversies and cyberattacks shaping the specialty’s future.
From new prior authorization rules to growing payer contracts, here are six GI payer updates from 2024:
Gastroenterology billing is inherently complex and demands a strategic approach, especially as many industry leaders report that gastroenterology is disproportionately impacted by pay cuts and restrictive payer practices.
New York University's Langone Health in New York City has expanded its gastroenterology leadership team with the addition of two new hires.