Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital for gastroenterology in the world in 2023 by Newsweek.

As gastroenterology technology develops, some healthcare leaders are concerned about how the updates will affect procedure volume. 

Iterative Health has partnered with the Florida Research Institute to bring its artificial intelligence-powered recruitment technology to Florida to give patients access to clinical trials, according to a Feb. 28 press release sent to Becker’s. 

The GI Quality Improvement Consortium, a partnership between the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, is moving to a new technology platform powered by data provider Health Catalyst. 

UnitedHealthcare, an insurer of approximately 45 million people worldwide, has announced changes to its prior authorization rules for gastroenterology care that will take effect June 1. 

Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care named David Heydt, MD, medical director of Capital Digestive Care Laboratory effective March 1.

Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology has opened its expanded infusion center, which will provide GI and non-GI care to patients in an outpatient setting, according to a Feb. 28 press release sent to Becker’s. 

New York City-based Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has received a $2 million grant to expand its gastroenterology services, according to a Feb. 27 report from the Brooklyn Paper.

As burnout, consolidation and workforce shortages continue to wreak havoc on healthcare, successful management strategies may be the key to maintaining growth, staffing and profit as the industry continues to evolve. 

Like many physicians across specialities, gastroenterologists continue to be plagued by burnout.