Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastroenterologists: 5 workforce stats to know

There are 15,678 active gastroenterologists in the country, according to the Association of American Medical College’s “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”

Why United Digestive swapped private equity partners and what's next

United Digestive recently partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, ending its partnership with Frazier Healthcare Partners, who created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018.

Pennsylvania hospital debuts GI Genius module

St. Luke’s Carbon Campus in Weissport East, Pa., which is part of Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network, now offers Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius, tnonline.com reported April 4.

Boston Scientific closes on $615M Apollo Endosurgery deal

Boston Scientific has closed on its $615 million acquisition of gastroenterology device company Apollo Endosurgery.

3 major gastroenterology industry moves

Here are three key moves in the gastroenterology industry that Becker’s has reported on since March 1: 

United Digestive, GI Alliance and more: 10 updates in Q1

Here are 10 moves from major gastroenterology groups that Becker’s has reported in the first quarter of 2023:

United Digestive taps Kohlberg & Company as new private equity partner

United Digestive has partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company.

The ASCs with the highest prices above Medicare in 13 states focus on endoscopy

Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee’s Forum of Indiana, has named the ASCs charging the highest percentage above Medicare payments to commercial insurers in every state based on the facility’s Medicare reimbursement …

What's causing gastroenterology's workforce shortage?

The increased demand for gastroenterology services combined with the limited number of gastroenterologists has caused trouble for the industry’s workforce. 

162 gastroenterologists celebrated as 'Exceptional Women in Medicine' by Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly recognized 162 female gastroenterologists for their achievements in medicine on this year’s “Exceptional Women in Medicine” list.