Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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UAMS adds inflammatory bowel disease program leader
Gastroenterologist Mohammad Alomari, MD, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences division of gastroenterology and hepatology to oversee its inflammatory bowel disease program and clinic. -
'We want that yesterday:' The case for endoscopy technician programs
When Gottumukkala Raju, MD, an endoscopist and professor of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition with the University of Texas MD Cancer Center in Houston first set out to establish a standardized endoscopy technician program in 2015, he was met with a wave of support from the university and physicians alike. -
American College of Gastroenterology latest to criticize UHC
The American College of Gastroenterology's prior-authorization task force is the latest professional group to criticize UnitedHealthcare's new gold-card program. -
The state on the brink of a GI boom
Illinois could be a promising state for gastroenterology practices looking to open or grow, after the state's governor signed an expansive piece of colonoscopy legislation. -
Colonoscopy's new gold standard
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening guidelines. -
Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act
Natick, Mass.-based medical device company THD America and its parent company will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. -
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy earns AAAHC accreditation
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy-Montoursville (Pa.) has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Sept. 7 report from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. -
5 organizations innovating the GI industry
Here are five healthcare organizations that are pushing new innovations and developments in the GI industry: -
FDA clears 1st cloud-based colonoscopy system
Odin Medical, an affiliate of Olympus, has earned FDA clearance for the first cloud-based AI platform designed to detect colorectal polyps during colonoscopies. -
Hoag Digestive Health hires new medical director
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Digestive Health Institute is bringing on Jennifer Phan, MD, as medical director for the Hoag Irvine (Calif.) Advanced Endoscopy Center, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the organization. -
The bright future of pediatric IBD treatment
Diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases in children can be challenging. But Lina Felipez, MD, and pediatric gastroenterologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami sees a future in intestinal ultrasounds. -
The GI procedures eligible for UnitedHealthcare's new gold card program
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold-card program. -
Digital digestive health company appoints COO
Cylinder, a digital digestive health benefits provider, recently appointed Jared Scharen as its COO. -
Institute finds waste in US $43B yearly cancer screening cost
The cost of initial cancer screenings in the U.S. hit $43.2 billion in 2021. But, according to the Lown Institute, that number could be an underestimate. -
Olympus expresses support for new colonoscopy recommendations
Medical technology company Olympus has expressed support for new colonoscopy recommendations and quality indicators recently released by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. -
Colon cancer blood test raises eyebrows
In July, the FDA approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer screenings that was able to detect 83% of Stage 1, 2 or 3 colorectal cancers in studies. -
5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology: -
5 game-changing colonoscopy updates in 2024
Here are five legislative moves and studies that are shifting colorectal cancer care: -
5 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous
Here are five numbers gastroenterologists are watching right now: -
Dr. James Haddad joins Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
McKinney-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants has added gastroenterologist James Haddad, MD, to its team.
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