Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastroenterologist closes Virginia practice after 30 years

Dumbarton, Va.-based Commonwealth Gastroenterology will shutter Feb. 28, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website. 

Cyberattack at 2 Connecticut GI practices affects 10,500+ patients

Connecticut GI and Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield has faced a data breach affecting 10,568 patients, according to a Dec. 5 report from The HIPAA Journal.

Cyberattack at 2 Connecticut GI practices affects 10,500+ patients

Connecticut GI and Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield has faced a data breach affecting 10,568 patients, according to a Dec. 5 report from The HIPAA Journal.

Michigan Gastroenterology Institute-leased building sells

A 11,010-square-foot medical office building in East Lansing, Mich., has been sold to real estate investment firm Walz Kraft Capital Partners, according to a Dec. 5 report from ReBusiness Online.

The key to avoiding malpractice suits for gastroenterologists

The most frequent cause of medical malpractice allegations against gastroenterologists are diagnostic errors. 

Gastroenterologists are fed up — 5 major payer issues to know

Gastroenterologists are facing mounting challenges as they navigate payer policies, diminishing reimbursements and administrative hurdles. 

Gastroenterologists are fed up — 5 major payer issues to know

Gastroenterologists are facing mounting challenges as they navigate payer policies, diminishing reimbursements and administrative hurdles. 

Oshi Health taps VP of strategic partnerships

Virtual GI services provider Oshi Health has tapped Rebecca Bennett as its vice president of strategic partnerships and network operations. 

Older adults say stopping CRC screenings after 75 'unacceptable'

While a majority of older adults agree that guidelines limiting colorectal cancer screenings after 75 are acceptable, a strong minority disagreed, according to a recent cross-sectional study conducted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and repo…

St. Francis Healthcare adds gastroenterologist

Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, an affiliate of St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., has hired Michele Tanz, DNP, to its specialist team.