Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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83bar and Virgo Surgical Video Solutions partner for endoscopy clinical trial recruitment
Patient manager 83bar has partnered with endoscopic video solutions company Virgo Surgical Video Solutions to accelerate clinical trial recruitment. -
Cost of 5 GI procedures at ASCs vs. HOPDs
Costs of procedures vary between ASCs and HOPDs, with GI procedures for those with original Medicare and no supplement being cheaper at ASCs, according to data from Medicare.gov. -
U of Mississippi awards pediatric gastroenterology honor
Phyllis Bishop, MD, chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology at the Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center, was awarded the Paul Parker chair of pediatric gastroenterology, according to a Sept. 7 report from the Madison County Journal. -
Top acid reducing medications ranked by pharmacists
Pharmacists voted Prilosec OTC as the top acid reducer, according to U.S. News & World Report's list of best acid reducers for 2022. -
Dr. Steven Lee-Kong named to leadership post at New Jersey medical center
Steven Lee-Kong, MD, was named chief of colorectal surgery at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center on Sept. 6. -
3 gastroenterologists making headlines
Here are three gastroenterologists moves Becker's has reported on since Aug. 16: -
6 developments in GI tech
From leadership appointments to partnerships, here are six updates from gastroenterology medtech companies since June 1: -
The gastroenterology workforce: 7 stats
There are 13,465 gastroenterologists in the U.S., according to the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator. -
3 recent gastroenterology leadership moves
Here are three gastroenterology leadership moves Becker's has reported on since Aug. 2: -
Congressman's wife died of gastroenteritis after taking herbal supplement
Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis after taking a plant supplement, according to an Aug. 24 report from KHN. -
Iterative Scopes taps Dr. Shrujal Baxi as chief medical officer
Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, appointed Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer. -
Gastro Health acquires Virginia practice
Gastro Health finalized its acquisition of Charlottesville (Va.) Gastroenterology Associates on Sept. 1. -
Brigham and Women's adds gastrointestinal robot
Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital is adding EndoQuest's surgical robot capable of providing minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery using trans-oral or trans-anal methods. -
8 Gastro Health moves in 8 months
Here are eight moves from Gastro Health that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 6: -
August recap: Top 10 gastroenterology stories
Here are the most-read gastroenterology stories published by Becker's in August: -
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $5M to Bactolife to accelerate gut infection research
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has given a $5 million investment to global gut microbiome research company Bactolife to accelerate technology development. -
Biomerica hires new chief commercial officer ahead of IBS test launch
Bioamerica has hired Robert Carlson as its new chief commercial officer as it prepares to launch the new InFoods IBS test before the end of the year. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology: -
Yale New Haven Health System launches digestive health facility
Yale New Haven Health System and New England Medical Group have opened a new digestive health facility in Westport, Conn., according to an Aug. 29 report from Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals. -
8 gastroenterology updates
From a private equity investment to a new endoscopy center, here are eight gastroenterology industry updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 16:
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