Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Independence Health System recognized by ASGE for endoscopy services

Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System has earned recognition from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for its endoscopy units at Mount Pleasant, Pa.-based Frick Hospital, Latrobe (Pa.) hospital and Greensburg, Pa.-based Westm…

Johns Hopkins' 1st pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Lake, dies at 76

Alan Lake, MD, the first board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital, has died at 76, according to a June 23 report from The Baltimore Sun.

UnitedHealthcare clarifies process for new 'advanced notification' process

UnitedHealthcare hasposted new guidance to its website clarifying its advanced notification process, which it originally announced June 1 in place of a planned prior authorization program. 

AI helps GI detect 13% more polyps

Northwestern Medicine physicians who used artificial intelligence to perform colonoscopies saw a 13 percent increase in colorectal polyps detection and removal, according to research posted May 10 from the Evanston, Ill.-based health system.

Medtronic to discontinue GI SmartPill after 17 years

Medtronic plans to discontinue its SmartPill, a wireless ingestible capsule that monitors pH, transit time and temperature in the digestive tract, following 17 years on the market, according to a June 22 report from Medscape.

The 25 best hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023, 2024

Boston Children’s Hospital has been named the top hospital for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023 and 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. 

Digestive Health Center joins GI Alliance's network

Ocean Springs, Miss.-based Digestive Health Center has joined GI Alliance.

ADH: Pioneering Digital Transformation for Gastroenterology

Allied Digestive Health (ADH), a leading gastroenterology organization backed by private equity (Assured Healthcare Partners), is committed to creating a differentiated value for its patients and physicians through digital health platforms that directl…

ADH: Pioneering Digital Transformation for Gastroenterology

Allied Digestive Health (ADH), a leading gastroenterology organization backed by private equity (Assured Healthcare Partners), is committed to creating a differentiated value for its patients and physicians through digital health platforms that directl…

5 numbers troubling gastroenterologists

Here are five numbers that may be troubling gastroenterologists.