Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

North Carolina physician group opens endoscopy center

Raleigh, N.C.-based Wake Endoscopy Center is expanding with a new location in Cary, the Triangle Business Journal reported Sept. 23.

5 numbers GI leaders should watch

From a projected gastroenterologist shortage to a salary reduction, here are five numbers gastroenterology leaders should keep an eye on:

Rush, Medtronic partner for digestive disease research hub

Rush University System for Health and Medtronic have partnered to create an Innovation Hub, bringing together top researchers and new technology to treat digestive diseases. 

The future of gastroenterology: 5 leaders’ insights

From new technologies to physician autonomy, here are five leaders’ perspectives on where the GI industry is headed.

Iterative Scopes’ AI-assisted polyp detection device earns FDA clearance

Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-assisted polyp detection device, Skout.

Colonoscopy in the news: 5 updates

From a colonoscopy prep center to an artificial intelligence tool, here are five colonoscopy stories Becker’s has reported on since June 30:

Gastroenterology megadeals shaping the industry in 2022

Four percent of surveyed gastroenterologists intend to join management organizations in 2022, according to a report jointly published by consulting firm Fraser Healthcare and pharma research firm Spherix Global Insights.

Fujifilm outfits American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy training center with new imaging systems

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has equipped its Chicago Institute for Training and Technology Advanced Bioskills Laboratory and Simulation Center with 16 of Fujifilm’s Eluxeo Endoscopic Imaging Systems and 20 700 series endoscopes….

Employed vs. self-employed GI salaries in 15 largest US cities

New York City has the largest gap in pay between employed and self-employed gastroenterologists who have been practicing for 15 to 21 years, according to Medscape’s 2022 Salary Explorer.

Mid-career vs. late-career GI salaries in 15 largest US cities

New York City has the largest gap in pay between mid-career (8 to 14 years practicing) and late-career (29 to 35 years practicing) gastroenterologists, according to the 2022 salary reporter from Medscape.