Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

What's next for GI tech?

Robotics, artificial intelligence and other technologies have made waves in the gastroenterology sector. These innovations have made minimally invasive procedures more accessible, treatment and detection more successful and increase efficiency in proce…

5 GI device companies to know

Here are five medical device and technology companies with gastroenterology portfolios to know:

3 gastroenterologist lawsuits in 2023 

Here are three legal battles involving gastroenterologsits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1:

6 celebrities raising GI cancer awareness

Throughout 2023, several major celebrities have teamed up to raise awareness for colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening options. 

30 new GI centers in 2023

Here are 30 gastroenterology and endoscopy centers that were opened or announced in 2023:

Dak Prescott joins Ryan Reynolds to raise colorectal cancer awareness

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and actor Ryan Reynolds’ Lead from Behind campaign to raise awareness for screenings. 

Colorectal cancer screening rates by state

Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, according to the United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings.  

How United Digestive fared in 2023

From getting a new private equity partner to adding GI Genius to its ASCs, United Digestive has had a big year.

GI Partners launches real estate investment joint venture to focus on medical buildings

GI Partners, a private equity firm, has partnered with a group of former Healthcare Trust of America executives for a new joint venture focused on investing in medical outpatient buildings, according to a Dec. 7 report from the Phoenix Business Journal.

Allied Digestive Health strikes AI partnership

Allied Digestive Health, the third largest gastroenterology organization in the country, has partnered with Suki, a provider of voice artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions.