Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

3 recent moves from Oshi Health

Here are three updates on virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health that Becker’s has reported on since March 9:

AGA invests in single-use endoscopy system

The American Gastroenterological Association’s venture capital fund, the GI Opportunity Fund, has invested in single-use endoscopy system developer EvoEndo. 

Why blood tests could be the future of colorectal cancer screening

Blood-based biomarker tests for colorectal cancer could soon be cleared by U.S. regulators, opening the doors to a new, more convenient way to screen for the disease, according to an April 5 Medscape article. 

5 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous

Here are five statistics gastroenterology leaders should keep an eye on: 

Oshi Health raises $30M in funding from Koch, CVS

Virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health has raised $30 million in series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and T…

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches acquires Palm Beach Digestive

Florida-based multispecialty physician group Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches has acquired Palm Beach Digestive Associates. 

4 facilities adding GI Genius modules in 2023

Since the beginning of the year, Becker’s has reported on four health facilities that have added Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius. 

Aetna, Oshi Health partner to provide virtual care for digestive disorders

CVS’ Aetna and virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health have teamed up to offer virtual care for those with digestive disorders.

The best, worst parts of being a gastroenterologist

While gastroenterologists, like many medical specialists, face daily frustrations, including low budgets, insufficient staffing and insurance fights, there are many perks to the job as well. 

'I can't imagine any other medical specialty': Why 3 gastroenterologists would choose the same path again

Practicing gastroenterology offers a healthy mix of patient care and research, making it an alluring option for many.