Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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2 diagnostic companies team up to expand virtual colonoscopies
Global diagnostics company Bracco Diagnostics has partnered with virtual colonoscopy company ColoWatch to deliver new solutions for imaging facilities to expand the availability of colorectal cancer screenings using virtual colonoscopy. -
Dr. Sita Chokhavatia named to ACG board of governors
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System gastroenterologist Sita Chokhavatia, MD, has been elected to the American College of Gastroenterology board of governors, according to a Nov. 20 report from TapIntoRidgewood. -
West Virginia gastroenterologist found guilty of tax fraud, faces up to 204 years in prison
A gastroenterologist in Wheeling, W.Va., has been found guilty of failing to pay nearly $2.5 million in payroll taxes, according to a Nov. 20 report from NBC affiliate WTOV. -
AGA issues new GI disease guidelines
The American Gastroenterological Association has released updated guidelines for treating moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. -
The gastroenterologist shortage grows more dire
The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 1,630 gastroenterologists by 2025, according to a 2024 white paper from Medicus. -
Gastro Health physician under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct
Cincinnati-based gastroenterologist David Wenzke, MD, an employee at Columbus, Ohio-based Gastro Health, has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation by the State Medical Board of Ohio for alleged sexual misconduct, according to a Nov. 18 report from NBC affiliate WLWT. -
U of Alabama at Birmingham receives $120K for CRC screenings
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's division of gastrointestinal surgery and gastroenterology and hepatology were awarded a $120,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health's Cancer Prevention and Control Division for the third consecutive year. -
5 legislative updates for GIs to watch
Here are five recent legislative and administrative updates in gastroenterology: -
Patients with positive testing delay colonoscopy: Study
A new study from Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente found that patients who receive a positive fecal test often delay undergoing colonoscopy – the recommended procedure following a positive diagnosis. -
8 GI studies changing the industry
From studies on endoscopy to IBD, the gastroenterology industry has seen several major changes over the past year. -
Safety ratings at the 10 best hospitals for GI care and surgery
In July, U.S. News & World Reportnamed Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic the top hospital in the U.S. for gastroenterology care and surgery in 2024. -
Gastro Health taps CEO
Management services organization Gastro Health has added Alan Oliver as its new CEO. -
Avera opens new GI clinic
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Gastroenterology will hold a ribbon-cutting for a new clinic on Nov. 20, according to a Nov. 14 report from the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. -
Retired head of gastroenterology dies at 82
William Lipshutz, a Philadelphia gastroenterologist and former chief of gastroenterology at Pennsylvania Hospital, died Nov. 4 at 82, according to a Nov. 14 obituary published by The Philadelphia Inquirer. -
Ohio GI practice to close facility, relocate
Akron (Ohio) Digestive Disease Consultants is closing its existing office Dec. 13 and relocating to a new facility, according to a Nov. 14 report from Akron.com. -
Michigan gastroenterology ASC to shutter
The Battle Creek (Mich.) Endoscopy and Surgery Center will close Dec. 31, laying off 17, WWMT reported Nov. 13. -
Reimbursement cuts hitting gastroenterology harder
Many leaders say gastroenterology is getting hit harder by reimbursement cuts and payer behavior than other specialties. -
UAMS awarded $11M in grants for GI clinic, endoscopy center
The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has earned $11 million in federal grants to create a gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy center in a nearby medical tower and upgrade the Monroe Building on its Little Rock campus. -
Cardinal Health to acquire $2.8B majority stake in GI Alliance
Dallas-based GI Alliance has entered a definitive agreement with Dublin, Ohio-based pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company Cardinal Health in which Cardinal will acquire a majority stake in GI Alliance, The Economic Times reported Nov. 12. -
United Digestive partners with Gifthealth
GI management services provider United Digestive has partnered with Gifthealth, a patient adherence and education platform.
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