Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

What's new in gastroenterology?

Here are seven updates regarding gastroenterology that healthcare leaders should know:

Sanford Health nears completion on 5-story GI center

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is nearing completion on its new five-story medical building, according to an April 3 report from Dakota News Now. 

United Digestive names Dr. Neal Patel as CEO

Neal Patel, MD, is the new CEO of United Digestive.

The biggest threat to gastroenterology

In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force began recommending colorectal cancer screening to start at age 45. However, some patients are still delaying screening. 

Gastroenterologist depression and burnout by the numbersĀ 

Medscape laid out key statistics on gastroenterologist mental health in its “Gastroenterologist Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2024” published March 8. 

GI Alliance, Allied Digestive Health and more: 7 updates in Q1

Here are seven moves from four major gastroenterology groups that Becker’s has reported in the first quarter of 2024:

Medtronic's GI president exits role

President of Medtronic’s Endoscopy Operating Unit, Giovanni Di Napoli, is leaving his role.

Gastroenterology the most in-demand specialty: 3 notes

Gastroenterologists are the most in-demand physician specialty, according to Rosman Search’s 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report.

How this gastroenterologist is raising awareness for colorectal cancer

The White House named March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s how Benjamin Levy III, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, raised awareness this month.

Gastroenterologist's Medicaid payments suspended amid fraud allegations

The Office of Medicaid Inspector General has suspended payments for a gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Ark., amid an investigation into fraud allegations, Arkansas Business reported March 26.