Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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10 celebrities with IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome impacts between 25 and 45 million people in the U.S., causing symptoms including severe abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. A number of famous athletes, musicians and sports stars deal with the disease every day. -
One GI strikes partnership with TransSouth
One GI has partnered with Nashville, Tenn.-based TransSouth, one of the longest-standing gastroenterology practices in the area. -
April 19 is World IBS Day: 7 things to know
April 19 is World IBS Day, intended to raise awareness for the 10 percent to 15 percent of the global population that suffers from irritable bowel syndrome and similar illnesses, according to an April 18 news release. -
Kansas Gastroenterology, Columbia Medical Center enroll 1st patients in IBD trial
Wichita-based Kansas Gastroenterology and New York City-based Columbia University Irving Medical Center have enrolled the first patients in Boomerang Medical's clinical trial evaluating the use of nerve stimulation as a potential treatment for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. -
What is the best GI care center in the US? Here's what ChatGPT had to say
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by research laboratory OpenAI, is now being used nationwide for a variety of functions, from aiding physicians to answering users' questions. -
Gastroenterologist pay up 11% in 2023: 8 stats to know
Gastroenterologist income is up 11 percent in the last year, reaching $501,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation Report" published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties. -
3 recent moves from Oshi Health
Here are three updates on virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health that Becker's has reported on since March 9: -
AGA invests in single-use endoscopy system
The American Gastroenterological Association's venture capital fund, the GI Opportunity Fund, has invested in single-use endoscopy system developer EvoEndo. -
Why blood tests could be the future of colorectal cancer screening
Blood-based biomarker tests for colorectal cancer could soon be cleared by U.S. regulators, opening the doors to a new, more convenient way to screen for the disease, according to an April 5 Medscape article. -
5 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous
Here are five statistics gastroenterology leaders should keep an eye on: -
Oshi Health raises $30M in funding from Koch, CVS
Virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health has raised $30 million in series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and Takeda Digital Ventures, according to an April 11 press release sent to Becker's. -
Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches acquires Palm Beach Digestive
Florida-based multispecialty physician group Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches has acquired Palm Beach Digestive Associates. -
4 facilities adding GI Genius modules in 2023
Since the beginning of the year, Becker's has reported on four health facilities that have added Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius. -
Aetna, Oshi Health partner to provide virtual care for digestive disorders
CVS' Aetna and virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health have teamed up to offer virtual care for those with digestive disorders. -
The best, worst parts of being a gastroenterologist
While gastroenterologists, like many medical specialists, face daily frustrations, including low budgets, insufficient staffing and insurance fights, there are many perks to the job as well. -
'I can't imagine any other medical specialty': Why 3 gastroenterologists would choose the same path again
Practicing gastroenterology offers a healthy mix of patient care and research, making it an alluring option for many. -
Gastroenterologists: 5 workforce stats to know
There are 15,678 active gastroenterologists in the country, according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report." -
Why United Digestive swapped private equity partners and what's next
United Digestive recently partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company, ending its partnership with Frazier Healthcare Partners, who created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. -
Pennsylvania hospital debuts GI Genius module
St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Weissport East, Pa., which is part of Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network, now offers Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device GI Genius, tnonline.com reported April 4. -
Boston Scientific closes on $615M Apollo Endosurgery deal
Boston Scientific has closed on its $615 million acquisition of gastroenterology device company Apollo Endosurgery.
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