Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

5 numbers gastroenterologists should know

Here are five numbers that provide a snapshot of the gastroenterology industry:

2 Georgia practices partner on high-risk GI clinic

Athens, Ga.-based oncology practice University Cancer & Blood Center and multidisciplinary practice University Health Alliance have partnered to open a high-risk gastroenterology clinic. 

Carle Health adds 2 GI facilities

Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health has opened two digestive health facilities in Peoria, Ill.: Carle Health Endoscopy Center Peoria and the Carle Health Gastroenterology Peoria, according to an April 11 report from CBS affiliate WMBD. 

The 'innovation in practice' mindset guiding United Digestive's new CEO

Neal Patel, MD, was promoted to CEO of United Digestive in April, and he has his eye on growth in 2024.

Medtronic, ModMed collaborate to collaborate on GI Genius documentation

Medtronic has entered into a new partnership with specialty-focused EHR company ModMed to enhance documentation of its GI Genius polyp detection tool. 

Medtronic, ModMed collaborate to collaborate on GI Genius documentation

Medtronic has entered into a new partnership with specialty-focused EHR company ModMed to enhance documentation of its GI Genius polyp detection tool. 

Arizona Digestive Health opens new GI, endoscopy center

Phoenix-based Arizona Digestive Health has opened a new gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy center in Tucson, Ariz.

GI's reimbursement problem in 5 numbers 

The costs and reimbursements associated with gastroenterology procedures are not keeping up with the increase in patient diagnoses. 

3 GI devices, tools gaining FDA clearance

Here are three gastroenterology devices and tools that received FDA clearance that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 4:

Colonoscopy costs are changing — here's how

Gastroenterologists are facing a major obstacle of increased demand for colonoscopies amid declining reimbursements.