Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

ProPhase Labs to acquire esophageal cancer screening tool

ProPhase Labs, a diagnostics, genomic and biotech-centered company, has entered an asset purchase agreement to acquire exclusive rights to a esophageal pre-cancer screening tool made by Stella Diagnostics, another diagnostics company. 

Investing in the Future of Chronic Care Management

A chronic condition is a physical or mental health condition that lasts more than one year and causes functional restrictions or requires ongoing monitoring or treatment.

5 colonoscopy updates

Here are five colonoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 1: 

Colorado gastroenterologist to retire after over 40 years of care

Mark McCaulley, MD, of Steamboat, Colo.-based Yampa Valley Medical Associates will retire from the organization Dec. 27 after 43 years of medical service, Steamboat Pilot & Today reported Dec. 18. 

5 gastroenterology industry numbers to know

Here are five numbers gastroenterologists should know:

American College of Gastroenterology honors Louisiana physician

The American College of Gastroenterology has awarded its 2022 Willaim D. Carey award to James Hobley, MD, a physician at Shreveport, La.-based GastroIntestinal Specialists, according to a Dec. 15 report from KTBS.

Academy for Surgical Coaching to pilot gastrointestinal, endoscopic program

The Academy for Surgical Coaching, in partnership with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, will pilot the SAGES Surgical Coaching Program. 

22 gastroenterology updates

From partnerships to an accreditation, here are 22 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 1:

GI Alliance names new chief legal officer in the wake of physician-led buyout

GI Alliance, which recently went through a physician-led buyout that valued the company at $2.2 billion, has hired Benjamin Griffith as its chief legal officer, according to a Dec. 14 report from Bloomberg Law. 

Gastro Health, Lynx.MD to create GI data repository

Gastro Health has partnered with Lynx.MD to support the development and research of digital GI-specific tools. This partnership will produce one of the largest repositories in the world of structured and unstructured GI-related medical datasets, accord…