Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

AI-driven healthcare company partners with endoscopy video firm for GI health

Virgo, an endoscopy video technology company, signed an exclusive partnership agreement with AI gastroenterology solutions company Satisfai Health.

8 gastroenterologists making headlines

Eight gastroenterologists making leadership moves reported by Becker’s since July 19:

10 gastroenterologists to know

Here are 10 physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:

New Jersey hospital receives $500k to serve underserved communities

Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center was awarded $500,000 to provide artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy technology to low-income communities. 

New Jersey hospital receives funding to serve underserved communities

Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center was awarded a membership to use Medtronic GI Genius intelligent endoscopy modules to provide artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy technology to low-income communities. 

Washington U researchers improve colorectal cancer imaging

A biomedical engineering team at Washington University in St. Louis has begun research on improving colorectal cancer screening tools by combining machine learning and optical coherence tomography. 

Pittsburgh healthcare logistics platform receives patent approval for endoscope storage

Pittsburgh-based logistics platform Mobile Aspects has received patent approval for its iRIScope system, an endoscope storage cabinet that uses automated-channel drying and RFID technology. 

Cost of colonoscopy with biopsy by state

Iowa is the least expensive state in the U.S. to undergo a colonoscopy with a biopsy, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.

Virginia endoscopy center recognized by GI society

VHC Health, an Arlington, Va.based health system, has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for its commitment to quality and safety as part of a designation program dedicated to promoting quality endoscopies. 

Capital Digestive Care expands Virginia footprint by 2 locations

Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care has added Gastroenterology, Ltd. of Virginia Beach (Va.) to its network.