Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

New Hampshire GI department sees 900 patients in 1st 3 months

In early March, Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital opened its first gastroenterology department and has already served 900 patients, according to a June 17 report from the The Keene Sentinel.

What United Digestive has done since changing private equity partners

Just over a year ago, gastroenterology company United Digestive made the decision to end its partnership with private equity backer Frazier Healthcare Partners, which created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. 

The dire state of the gastroenterology workforce

Gastroenterology is shaping up to be the most in-demand specialty, with the shortage projected to reach 1,630 by 2025, according to Rosman Search’s 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report.

Patients with early-onset colorectal cancer do not require more frequent screening: Study

Patients with early-onset colorectal cancer do not require more frequent colonoscopy surveillance than recommended by current guidelines compared to patients with average-onset colorectal cancer, according to a May study published in the journal of Cli…

Weight loss drugs could lower colonoscopy prep quality: Study

Patients with adequate bowel preparation before colonoscopy see an increase in both accuracy and safety for the procedure, but a new study found that patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may have a significantly lower quality of bo…

Oshi Health looks to hit all 50 states

Virtual gastroenterology healthcare clinic Oshi Health plans to be available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by September. 

Why 1 GI practice is considering offering mental health care

As the popularity of prescription weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, continues to grow, the discussions around obesity care in the U.S. have started to shift. 

GI CEO's secret to payer success

Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health, joined Becker’ to discuss his key tips for maintaining good relationships with payers.

Gastroenterology's colonoscopy boom: How a CEO is harnessing growing demand

 The gastroenterology industry has experienced an increase in colonoscopy demand as the recommended age for screening continues to lower and colorectal cancer cases continue to rise. 

Vivante rebrands to Cylinder

Vivante Health, the virtual digestive healthcare platform, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity: Cylinder.