Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Olympus issues Class I recall for endoscopy devices following patient death

Olympus Corporation has issued a Class I recall for its high-flow insufflation unit UHI-4 used to facilitate laparoscopic and endoscopic observation, diagnosis and treatment. 

United Digestive physician completes 1st peroral endoscopic myotomy

United Digestive physician Daniel Mullady, MD, a gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy specialist at the Center for Digestive and Liver Health in Savannah, Ga., has completed the first peroral endoscopic myotomy in the area. 

3 forces disrupting gastroenterology

Artificial intelligence, prior authorization and decreased reimbursements all have a big role in the future of gastroenterology. 

FDA approves first-in-class treatment for ulcerative colitis

The FDA approved Omvoh, a medication that treats ulcerative colitis developed by drugmaker Eli Lilly. 

2 United Digestive ASCs named best in the country

Two ASCs managed by GI management services organization United Digestive have earned spots on Newsweek’s list of the best ASCs in the nation for 2024. 

5 private equity-backed GI companies to know

Gastro Health, GI Alliance, PE GI Solutions, One GI and United Digestive are five of the largest private equity-backed gastroenterology megagroups in the country.

Why decreased reimbursements pose a threat to gastroenterology

Decreased reimbursements can cause some major issues for patients and providers in the gastroenterology space.  

US Digestive Health opens expanded office location

Exton, Pa.-based U.S. Digestive Health, one of the largest GI practices in the nation, has opened a new office in Langhorne, Pa.

Healthgrades' top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery: 2024

Healthgrades has released its list of the top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery in 2024. 

Healthgrades' top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal care: 2024

Healthgrades has released its list of the top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal care in 2024.