Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

9 moves from GI Alliance in 7 months

Here are 9 moves from Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 4:

Mayo Clinic algorithm may better predict colorectal cancer recurrence

Mayo Clinic researchers in Phoenix used artificial intelligence to create an algorithm to better predict colorectal cancer recurrence, according to a multinational study published in Gastroenterology.

The benefits, drawbacks of gastroenterologists joining large groups: 1 CEO’s perspective

Jerry Tillinger, CEO of U.S. Digestive Health in Exton, Pa., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what larger organizations have to offer gastroenterologists.

23 gastrointestinal drugs facing shortages

The drug market is not impervious to worldwide supply chain issues, and gastroenterologists are experiencing drug shortages like most other physicians this year. 

3 updates on Medtronic’s moves in gastroenterology

Here are three gastroenterology moves from healthcare tech giant Medtronic that Becker’s has reported on since July 6:

Gastroenterologist joins Nebraska’s General Surgery Associates

Lincoln, Neb.-based General Surgery Associates added a surgeon to its team, the Lincoln Journal-Star reported Aug. 21.

Infusion therapy ASC chain gets capital investment to spur growth

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based LivWell Infusions, a chain of infusion and injection therapy ASCs, has received an investment from Frontline Healthcare Partners to expand across the Southwest and nationally, according to an Aug. 21 report from venture capital …

The future of gastroenterologists’ autonomy is bright, US Digestive Health CEO says

Jerry Tillinger, CEO of U.S. Digestive Health in Exton, Pa., spoke with Becker’s Aug. 18 to discuss the future of gastroenterologists’ autonomy.

GI Alliance lands $785M private equity investment

Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance has received a $785 million investment from private equity firm Apollo Global Management, Bloomberg reported Aug. 19.

Maryland endoscopy center welcomes new gastroenterologist

Jameel Shareef, DO, is joining the La Plata-based University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group, The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported Aug. 16.