Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Medtronic exec: AI could become a GI industry standard for detection

Artificial intelligence has the potential to become a money-saving industry standard in gastroenterology.

Technology has ‘transformed’ GI — and physicians must keep up, Medtronic exec says

Technology’s presence in medicine is accelerating, and gastroenterology is no exception.

Independence Blue Cross puts $2.5M toward CRC prevention program

Independence Blue Cross and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance launched a cancer screening and prevention program addressing health equity.

3 gastroenterology exec moves 

Atlanta-based United Digestive and Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance have both recently named executives. 

Is private equity worth it for gastroenterology practices?

Private equity is thriving in gastroenterology, with several equity-backed management groups taking over the market. 

Colorado physician sees increase in at-home colon cancer screenings

A Colorado physician has noticed at-home colon cancer screening becoming more common at his practice, Fox affiliate KDVR reported April 27.

What to know about Gastro Health

Miami-based Gastro Health is one of the largest and fastest growing gastroenterology groups in the industry, with a portfolio of more than 343 physicians and 140 locations in Alabama, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington. 

Deaconess completes $35.7M GI specialty and endoscopy center

Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System opened a $35.7 million gastrointestinal specialty center, 44News reported April 26.

The key to lowering colonoscopy screening cost could be AI, study says

The use of artificial intelligence detection tools has the potential to save the U.S. millions of dollars annually, according to a study published in The Lancet Digital Health.

Cincinnati GI treats more than 10,000 patients in 1 year at ASC

Cincinnati GI’s surgery center, Anderson Endoscopy in Cincinnati, has treated more than 10,000 patients in one year, according to an April 27 news release shared with Becker’s.