Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Marpai adds virtual GI care to health plan members in collaboration with Oshi

Marpai, a third-party administrator of employer health plans, has partnered with Oshi Health to provide its plan members access to virtual digestive care. 

Mississippi digestive clinic opens

Ocean Springs, Miss.-based Singing River Health System cut the ribbon on its new digestive clinic June 8, local news outlet WXXV 25 reported.

The 10 most, least expensive Texas hospitals to get a colonoscopy

Cleveland, Texas-based Texas Emergency Hospital is the most expensive hospital to receive a colonoscopy in the state while William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital in Dallas is the least expensive, according to information from data analytics compan…

NewYork-Presbyterian sued after gastroenterologist allegedly assaulted patient 

New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian was named in a civil lawsuit that alleges Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, a gastroenterologist who previously practiced at the health system’s Flushing, N.Y., location, drugged and sexually assaulted a patient. 

Gastro Health & Nutrition to open 3rd clinic location

Katy, Texas-based Gastro Health & Nutrition is opening its third clinic in Houston, Texas, expanding the success of its Victoria, Texas location. 

The most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist

Having a lot of rules and regulations is the most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2023.”

Motus GI taps new CFO

Motus GI Holdings promoted Ravit Ram, the company’s current vice president of global operation and finance, to CFO, effective immediately.

Florida Digestive Health Specialists to debut precancer detection test

Florida Digestive Health Specialists has partnered to co-host the launch of Lucid Diagnostics’ first esophageal precancer detection mobile test, the EsoGuard #CheckYourFoodTube Mobile Test Unit. 

UnitedHealthcare's 'ulterior motive' to new advanced notification process

On May 31, UnitedHealthcare reversed the proposed June 1 implementation of a controversial prior authorization process that would require gastroenterologists to submit requests for certain endoscopy procedures. 

GI Alliance partners with 5-physician practice in Washington

GI Alliance has partnered with Digestive Health Consultants in Silverdale, Wash.