Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

A rise in popularity in glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy is causing concern in the medical community over potential side effects for various physician specialties, according to a July 17 report from Medscape.

Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release.

Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health has opened a new endoscopy and surgery center, according to a July 16 report from CBS affiliate WFRV.

The Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida ––also known as the Center for Digestive Health –– has notified the Attorney General of Massachusetts of a data breach in its system on May 29.

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, which covers North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has hired gastroenterologist Kevin Karls, MD, at its Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismark (N.D) 9th Street Clinic. 

Gastroenterology group management company GI Alliance is holding its position as the largest network of GI providers in the U.S., with over 300 practices in its network and more than 900 affiliated providers in 2024. 

Two major gastroenterology organizations have criticized CMS’ proposal to cut physician pay 2.8% in its physician fee schedule for 2025. 

Along with a 2.8% physician pay cut, CMS is floating several changes to colorectal cancer screening policy in its proposed payment system for 2025, according to a July 12 news release from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.

Becker’s connected with Mel Ona, MD, chair and medical director of gastroenterology at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Hawaii,  to find out what recent decision has paid off the most at his ASC.