Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastro Health acquires Florida practice

Gastro Health has acquired Gastroenterology Consultants of Polk County in Davenport, Fla.

United Digestive's activity ramps up

Here are three moves from United Digestive that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 8: 

United Digestive transitions endoscopy centers to new cloud-based platform

Leading gastroenterology practice manager United Digestive has partnered with software and automated workflow solutions platform Provation to standardize documentation across all of its endoscopy facilities. 

Cost of an upper GI endoscopy by state: ASC vs. HOPD

ASCs are typically the less expensive site of care to receive an upper GI endoscopy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health’s care calculator. 

3 gastroenterology facilities opening

Here are three gastroenterology facilities that have opened or have plans to open that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 11: 

AI-powered colonoscopies improve small polyp detection: Study

Colonoscopies using artificial intelligence increased detection of small polyps — but not colorectal neoplasms or advanced adenomas, which can be indicators of colorectal cancer — and resulted in higher rates of unnecessary polyp removal, according to …

AI-powered colonoscopies improve small polyp detection: Study

Colonoscopies using artificial intelligence increased detection of small polyps — but not colorectal neoplasms or advanced adenomas, which can be indicators of colorectal cancer — and resulted in higher rates of unnecessary polyp removal, according to …

One GI taps new CEO

Gastroenterology-focused management service organization One GI has appointed Christa Newton CEO.

5 gastroenterology supergroups to know

Here are five gastroenterology supergroups to know: 

First-of-its-kind GI center planned in Oklahoma City

A first-of-its-kind gastrointestinal disorder center is being planned on the Mercy Hospital campus in Oklahoma City following a $7.5 million philanthropy gift, according to an Aug. 24 report from The Journal Record.