Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Medtronic capsule endoscopy kit cleared by FDA

Medtronic’s single-use capsule endoscopy system has been approved by the FDA.

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons taps new board, committee members

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, which comprises more than 7,000 providers, has added new members to its board and investment committee. 

The best health system for GI in every state, per Castle Connolly

Four of the five best health systems for gastroenterology in 2024 are located in New York, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly.

Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn opens new facility

New York City-based Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn has cut the ribbon on a new facility in Brooklyn. 

Illinois Senate unanimously passes colonoscopy coverage bill

The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will require insurance companies in the state to cover all colonoscopies deemed medically necessary. 

New York Gastroenterology Associates partners with Lynx.MD

New York City-based New York Gastroenterology Associates has announced a collaboration with medical data platform Lynx.MD. 

Gastroenterology groups getting snapped up: 5 deals to know

Gastroenterology groups are continuing to get bigger — at least 108 gastroenterology practices consolidated between 2019 and 2023 and more than 12 gastroenterology companies expanded their footprint in 2023. 

3 states with the best GI ASCs

U.S. News & World Report recently debuted its list of the top ASCs in the nation for gastroenterology care. 

Surgery Partners inks deal with GI ASCs

ASC chain Surgery Partners has inked a deal with New York City-based Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center.

The 10 AI algorithms FDA-cleared for gastroenterology

As of May 13, the FDA has cleared 882 AI/ML-enabled medical devices, including 10 gastroenterology products.