Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital opened its first gastroenterology department, according to a March 11 report from The Keene Sentinel. 

A Sanford Health location in Fargo, N.D., has added Medtronic’s GI Genius for artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies, Valley News Live reported March 11.

Here are five gastroenterology groups that have made headlines recently:

Gastroenterology has seen massive consolidation as management service organizations and groups grow. 

McAllen, Texas, is the most overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Here are four states where gastroenterology groups are expanding their footprint in 2024 so far:

Over half (55%) of gastroenterologists would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Gastroenterologist Lifestyle and Happiness Report,” published March 8. 

The White House has declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to recognize cancer survivors, caregivers and their loved ones and raise awareness about the growing rates of CRC. 

Here are five recent developments on endoscopies — some of which are changing gastroenterology.

Pennsylvania Reps. Pat Gallagher, Tarik Khan and Perry Warren announced their plan to introduce legislation that would update the state’s insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.