Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

CVS Pharmacy has begun rolling out Biomerica’s EZ Detect colorectal disease screening test in more than 7,000 stores.

The American Gastroenterological Association has written a letter to UnitedHealthcare on behalf of its physician members urging the insurer to withdraw its advanced notification program, which went into effect on June 1. 

The American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal cancer screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk adults. The organization last issued guidance on screenings in 2019 but added several new guidance statements in an Aug. 1 study publ…

Many leaders worry that attracting competent physicians will become more difficult as pay continues to decline. 

Here are six gastroenterologists that Becker’s has reported on since July 12: 

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.

Breton Roussel, MD, has joined Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology, one of the largest GI groups in the region. 

The FDA has issued 510(k) clearance for a new artificial intelligence solution for colonoscopy screenings. 

Monterey (Calif.) Bay Endoscopy Center has opened a second location in Salinas, Calif., according to a July 28 email sent to Becker’s. 

New Jersey is home to five of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades.