1. 15 best ASCs in America for 2021, ranked by Newsweek Full story

2. ACG revises CRC screening guidelines, supports starting screening at 45 for average-risk patients, doesn't recommend blood-based screening test Full story

3. Optum to add 715-physician group in Massachusetts & 2 other physician group updates Full story

4. Surgical intervention is the norm for patients with colonic lesions — but should it be? In some cases, advanced endoscopic procedures may be a better option. Three gastroenterologists share why here.

5. The fastest-growing PE-backed GI platforms are among the newest — The rise of One GI, Pinnacle GI Partners Full story

6. Erlanger opens new gastroenterology clinic Full story

7. The new at-home CRC test making waves and more — 7 GI industry notes  Full story

8. AGA's new guideline for treating refractory H. pylori Full story

9. New York physician group expands GI services in new development Full story

10. Texas, Mississippi to lift COVID-19 restrictions; US will have enough vaccines for all adults by May, Biden says — 5 updates Full story