Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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5 notes on Ozempic for gastroenterologists
Usage of weight loss medications including Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic has skyrocketed in the U.S. in the last year, affecting numerous medical specialties. -
3 new gastroenterology center openings
Here are three gastroenterology centers that have opened that Becker's has reported on since April 10: -
Noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test gains FDA approval
Life sciences company Geneoscopy received FDA approval for its noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test, ColoSense. -
SAGES announces 2024 'Shark Tank' winner
San Francisco-based Diatiro Health has won the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons' 2024 "Shark Tank" competition. -
5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology who have recently made headlines: -
Illinois gastroenterologist retires after 44 years, 50,000 colonoscopies
Gastroenterologist David Riedel, MD, has retired following 44 years at Alton (Ill.) Memorial Hospital. -
Denver Digestive Health expands
Denver Digestive Health Specialists, a partner of private equity-backed GI Alliance, opened a new clinic in Arvada, Colo. -
The dangers of declining gastroenterology reimbursements
Colonoscopy demand is continuing to grow as gastroenterologists and GI practices face ever-declining reimbursements. -
Meet the physicians leading 5 GI groups
Here is what to know about the physicians in charge of five of the largest gastroenterology groups in the U.S.: -
AGA lauds lawmaker scrutiny of UnitedHealth in wake of hack
On May 1, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified before Congress, expressing that he is "deeply, deeply sorry" about the effect the late February cyberattack on Change Healthcare had on patients, physicians and health systems. -
What's happening in gastroenterology?
Here are seven updates regarding gastroenterology that healthcare leaders should know: -
U of Colorado surgery department launches colorectal fellowship
The Aurora-based University of Colorado department of surgery added a colorectal surgery fellowship program. -
Alcanza acquires GI research institute
Alcanza Clinical Research, an integrated network of research facilities focused on underrepresented patient populations, has acquired the Kansas City Research Institute. -
3 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are three gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since April 17: -
Oshi Health taps two new leaders
Virtual digestive health platform Oshi Health has added Martin Anderson as its chief technology officer and Nathan Paulsen as its vice president of health plan partnerships. -
Colorectal cancer in 2024: 9 key statistics
The American Cancer Society has released estimates for colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. for 2024. -
4 gastroenterology partnerships to know
Here are four gastroenterology partnerships Becker's has reported on since April 10: -
How the gastroenterology market is changing
The gastroenterology market is undergoing several changes. -
Dr. Joseph Morris rejoins UnityPoint Surgery and Gastroenterology
Specialist Joseph Morris, MD, has rejoined UnityPoint Clinic General Surgery and Gastroenterology in Sioux City, Iowa, according to an April 25 report from the Sioux City Journal. -
Why the outpatient colonoscopy market has 'skyrocketed'
In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Task Force lowered the recommended age for colonoscopy procedures from 45 to 50, creating a tidal wave of new patients across the industry.
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