Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

The financial burden of colonoscopies amid rising CRC cases 

Rising labor and supply costs paired with declining reimbursements are making colonoscopy unattractive for many gastroenterologists, drawing concern from many amid a rise of advanced stage colorectal cancer. 

Illinois gastroenterology group reveals data breach 

Gurnee-based Illinois Gastroenterology Group was hit with a network breach in October, the company said April 22. 

5 colonoscopy, endoscopy updates

Here are five colonoscopy and endoscopy updates for gastroenterology since April 13:

4 trends propelling gastroenterology forward

Jason Richardson, CEO of Gastroenterology of the Rockies in Louisville, Colo., spoke with Becker’s to discuss what trends are positively affecting the gastroenterology industry.

10 gastroenterologists to know

Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know:

Why gastroenterologists are drawn to private practices

Three gastroenterologists joined Becker’s to discuss what’s drawing gastroenterologists to private practice. 

Single-use endoscopy developer completes $8.4M series A financing round

Medical device company EvoEndo has completed an $8.4 million series A financing round.

UCSD Health opens digestive clinic in mall

University of California San Diego Health opened a gastrointestinal and digestive clinic in a shopping mall, Times of San Diego reported April 18.

Young gastroenterologists are ‘running away’ from private practice, physician says

Young gastroenterologists are increasingly choosing to work for hospitals over going into private practice, but according to Adam Levy, MD, they are missing out on autonomy and future financial gains. 

Fujifilm snags multimillion dollar federal contract to provide endoscopy services

Fujifilm has been awarded a five-year multimillion dollar military contract, the endoscopic device company said April 14.