The gastroenterology industry has experienced an increase in colonoscopy demand as the recommended age for screening continues to lower and colorectal cancer cases continue to rise.
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Vivante Health, the virtual digestive healthcare platform, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity: Cylinder.
Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure.
Approximately 31% of gastroenterologists have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12.
Two ASCs affiliated with GI physician practice management organization United Digestive have been named among U.S. News & World Report's top ASCs in the nation for 2024.
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Two recent studies point to distinct ways health systems could increase the amount of patients undergoing routine colorectal cancer screenings.
Here are 11 gastroenterologists making headlines in the last month:
Gastroenterologists are taking an increased interest in prescription weight loss medications and their impact on GI care.
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag has tapped gastroenterologist Kenneth Chang, MD, as executive medical director of its Digestive Health Institute.
From new colonoscopy suggestions to updated guidelines on obesity management, here are five studies published in 2024 that are reshaping gastroenterology care: