Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastroenterologist tapped to lead UPMC

Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD, a gastroenterologist and innovator in the early detection of pancreatic cancer, has been named the next chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and chair of medicine at UPMC.&nb…

4 endoscopy updates

Here are four endoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 18:

American Gastroenterology Association releases 1st guidelines on biomarkers in patients with Crohn's

The American Gastroenterological Association has released new guidelines recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to manage Crohn’s disease. 

2 gastroenterology legal battles in 1 month

Here are two gastroenterology legal battles Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 18: 

Salem Hospital warns endoscopy patients of potential HIV, hepatitis exposure

Salem (Mass.) Hospital has alerted endoscopy patients that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis due to incorrectly administered IVs, Fox affiliate Boston 25 reported Nov. 15.

US Digestive Health adds Dr. Chris Evans

U.S. Digestive Health has expanded into York, Pa., with the addition of surgeon Chris Evans, DO. 

Peak Gastroenterology Associates opens Colorado facility

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Gastroenterology Associates has opened a new location in Lone Tree, Colo. The new practice will begin seeing patients Nov. 16 with an endoscopy center opening in late December. 

3 gastroenterology firsts in 1 month

Here are three “firsts” in the gastroenterology world that Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 17:

BCBS Massachusetts to restrict anesthesia coverage for certain GI procedures

Beginning Jan. 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts will no longer cover the use of monitored anesthesia for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic, or interventional pain procedures. 

USPI doubles down on GI

United Surgical Partners International, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s ASC chain, has seen strong growth in the gastroenterology care sector the last two quarters, according to the company’s second- and third-quarter earnings calls.