Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastroenterology physicians and practices are facing a major challenge: increased demand for colonoscopies amid declining reimbursements. 

Ngozi Ezike, MD, CEO of Sinai Chicago and former director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, invited NBC Chicago to film her first screening colonoscopy, the news outlet reported March 4.

Intelligent Scopes, a provider of artificial intelligence solutions for gastroenterology practices, has launched a new platform named Helga AI-GEP. 

While technology has given gastroenterologists a leg up in the healthcare industry, there are still several factors that could drive them away from the field.

Administrative burdens and payer challenges are two key factors that could lead gastroenterologists to leave the field.

Oxford, N.C.-based Granville Health System has purchased a former medical center in Oxford for $2.5 million with plans to open a new gastroenterology facility, according to a Feb. 29 report from the Triangle Business Journal.

A colorectal surgeon was arrested and is facing felony charges after authorities said he threatened to detonate a bomb at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Mich., MLive reported Feb. 29.

Here are the biggest issues two GI leaders are following:

Scott Aldrich, former vice president at Motus GI, has joined EndoSound as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1.

Artificial intelligence is showing promise in gastroenterology, and physicians are taking notice.