Here are seven news updates for gastroenterologists to know for April 3, 2015.
GI & Endoscopy
From turning to alternative payment models to maximizing value-based payments, three gastroenterologists share strategies to fight the decline in reimbursement and maintain revenue.
The movement to increase colorectal cancer screening in the United States has gained steam over the past few years, but CRC remains a leading cause of cancer death. Whether due to lack of awareness, access or in many cases fear,…
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy hosted the Duodenoscope Infection Control Summit on March 30.
A new study has found that colorectal cancer diagnoses increased in patients more than 70 years old, compared to patients ages 55 to 69 years old, according to a Medscape report.
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Reed B. Hogan, MD, is a gastroenterologist practicing at GI Associates and Endoscopy Center in Jackson, Miss., and Madison, Miss. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson and chairman…
C. Scott Boagni, MD, a gastroenterologist, was one of the honorees at Opelousas (La.) General Health System's National Doctor's Day celebration, according to a Daily World report.
The Obama administration has released the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, which outlines actions to be taken by several Federal agencies and departments.
Cayuga Medical Center in Cortland, N.Y., has opened its Cayuga Endoscopy Center in Ithaca, N.Y., according to an Ithacacom report.
Boston Scientific has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Xlumena, a device company that focuses on the development, manufacture and sale of minimally invasive devices for endoscopic ultrasound.