The American College of Gastroenterology and Gastro Girl, a patient-centric digestive health platform, have entered a joint venture to release GI OnDemand, a virtual care platform.
The platform includes tools that allow physicians to be reimbursed for out-of-office patient visits, and offers support for patients undergoing treatment for digestive health conditions.
"This bold initiative is aligned with the college's mission to advance gastroenterology and improve patient care. We are confident that our members, who like most healthcare providers are navigating an ever-changing and challenging healthcare environment, will find GI OnDemand a catalyst to delivering next-generation patient care while expanding their opportunities for reimbursement," said ACG President Sunanda V. Kane, MD.
Jordan J. Karlitz, MD, CMO and clinical operations director for Gastro Girl said the platform is a "game changer" for gastroenterologists, who often provide hours of patient care by telephone or email in between patient visits.
"Addressing a critical gap that exists for patients who are living with chronic GI health conditions, GI OnDemand provides full-ecosystem support between office visits to improve the collaborative partnership between patients and their digestive health caregivers and helps patients better adhere to their treatment plans," said Gastro Girl founder Jacqueline Gaulin.
Gastro Girl has been the official patient education partner of the ACG since 2016.