Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Oshi Health raises $30M in funding from Koch, CVS

Virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health has raised $30 million in series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and T…

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches acquires Palm Beach Digestive

Florida-based multispecialty physician group Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches has acquired Palm Beach Digestive Associates. 

4 facilities adding GI Genius modules in 2023

Since the beginning of the year, Becker’s has reported on four health facilities that have added Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius. 

Aetna, Oshi Health partner to provide virtual care for digestive disorders

CVS’ Aetna and virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health have teamed up to offer virtual care for those with digestive disorders.

The best, worst parts of being a gastroenterologist

While gastroenterologists, like many medical specialists, face daily frustrations, including low budgets, insufficient staffing and insurance fights, there are many perks to the job as well. 

'I can't imagine any other medical specialty': Why 3 gastroenterologists would choose the same path again

Practicing gastroenterology offers a healthy mix of patient care and research, making it an alluring option for many. 

Gastroenterologists: 5 workforce stats to know

There are 15,678 active gastroenterologists in the country, according to the Association of American Medical College’s “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”

Why United Digestive swapped private equity partners and what's next

United Digestive recently partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, ending its partnership with Frazier Healthcare Partners, who created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018.

Pennsylvania hospital debuts GI Genius module

St. Luke’s Carbon Campus in Weissport East, Pa., which is part of Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network, now offers Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius, tnonline.com reported April 4.

Boston Scientific closes on $615M Apollo Endosurgery deal

Boston Scientific has closed on its $615 million acquisition of gastroenterology device company Apollo Endosurgery.