Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Colonoscopy costs are changing — here's how

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

Ambu earns FDA clearance for single-use gastroscope

Ambu earned FDA clearance for its aScope Gastro Large and Ambu aBox 2, the company said in an April 8 news release.

Bausch Health sues Amneal Pharmaceuticals over Xifaxan patent

Bausch Health filed a patent lawsuit against Amneal Pharmaceuticals over Xifaxan.

144 GI all-stars, per Avant-Garde Health

Avant-Garde Health shared its Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top physicians and hospitals across 10 specialties, including gastroenterology. 

23 top hospitals for GI research, per Avant-Garde Health

Twenty-three U.S. hospitals have been named in the top 1% of institutions for gastroenterology research in 2024 by Avant-Garde Health. 

Meet the leaders of the top 5 GI hospitals in the US

These are the physicians at the helm of the GI departments at the five best hospitals for gastroenterology in the U.S., using rankings by Newsweek.

4 gastroenterologists in the headlines

Here are four gastroenterologists Becker’s has reported on since March 6:

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.