Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Healthcare scribe certification program to add gastroenterology

The American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group, a healthcare documentation trainer and certifier, will now offer a gastroenterology program for certified medical scribe professionals. 

Gastro Health, GI Alliance and more: Who had the most transactions in 2022?

Becker’s reported on eight Gastro Health transactions in 2022.

Kroger launches personalized medicine trial for gut and immune health

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of national grocery chain Kroger Co., has begun active recruitment for colorectal cancer gut and immune health observation.

Gayle King gets colonoscopy, urges others to follow suit

Gayle King, CBS Mornings co-host and editor-at-large at Oprah Daily, shared via Instagram that she received a colonoscopy and has encouraged others to follow suit. 

Virginia lawmakers push for greater coverage of colon cancer screening costs

The Virginia House of Delegates is pushing to pass a bill that would require health insurance companies to cover all costs for colorectal cancer screenings ABC affiliate WSET reported Jan. 24. 

33% of pediatric gastroenterologists report burnout: study

A study published Jan. 1 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition concluded that pediatric gastroenterologists are at risk for emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and overall burnout.

UC San Diego Health earns endoscopy unit award

The University of California San Diego Health’s endoscopy program has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for its commitment to quality and safety. 

16 gastroenterology updates

From an FDA approval to several gastroenterologists joining new facilities, here are 16 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 13:

Cleveland hospital 1st in Midwest to perform awake pediatric endoscopy with EvoEndo system

Cleveland-based UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s is the first facility in the Midwest to complete an awake pediatric endoscopy using the EvoEndo system.

AGA invests in endoscopic ultrasound device company

Medical device company EndoSound has received an investment from the American Gastroenterological Association’s venture capital fund to expand and improve its endoscopic ultrasound technology.