The article discusses the impact of physician acquisition trends in healthcare, highlighting concerns over the loss of physician autonomy, rising healthcare costs for patients due to consolidation, and potential declines in care quality. It also addresses the increasing role of private equity in acquiring physician…
New evidence challenges the effectiveness of the Galleri test, a blood test claimed to detect over 50 types of cancer…
An alarming rise in colorectal cancer among teens is being reported, yet a little-known provision in the Inflation Reduction Act…
A $50 million medical malpractice trial has begun over the death of a patient following a routine colonoscopy. The trial,…
The article highlights several key developments revolutionizing gastroenterology in 2024. These include advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, the increasing role of…
The COLO-DETECT trial demonstrated that the GI Genius, an AI-assisted endoscopy module,…
Headlines in GI
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) introduced its National Gold Card Program, offering exemptions for certain…
Interviews
AI-Based Patient Navigator Improves Colonoscopy Rates in Underserved Community (GI & Endoscopy News)
A study at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated that using an…
Thought Leadership
The article discusses the impact of physician acquisition trends in healthcare, highlighting concerns over the loss of physician autonomy, rising healthcare costs for patients…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer in the U.S.,…
The battle against colorectal cancer (CRC) is evolving, and a new blood-based…
Choosing the right qualified retirement plan (QRP) is crucial for physicians, with…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
AI-Based Patient Navigator Improves Colonoscopy Rates in Underserved Community (GI & Endoscopy News)
A study at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated that using an AI-based patient navigator called MyEleanor significantly improved colonoscopy…
Tech & Innovation
Torrey Smith, cofounder and CEO of Endiatx, shares insights on Pillbot, the company’s innovative pill-sized robot that navigates inside a patient’s stomach to conduct virtual gastroenterology…
Editor's Picks
The article discusses the impact of physician acquisition trends in healthcare, highlighting…
Business
New Mountain Capital is merging three HealthTech firms—The Rawlings Group, Apixio’s payment-integrity…
Exponential Tech
Torrey Smith, cofounder and CEO of Endiatx, shares insights on Pillbot, the…
Leadership
Hoag Digestive Health Institute has appointed Dr. Jennifer Phan, a board-certified gastroenterologist,…
Patient Trends
Key Insights: Home health tests are becoming increasingly popular, allowing patients to…