The new space has specifically been designed to prioritize patient comfort, access, and convenience. With a team of highly skilled medical professionals and administrative staff in place, the practice will offer a state-of-the-art clinic to treat general gastrointestinal conditions and provide patients the opportunity to receive specialized clinical procedures including infusions, endoscopies, and a range of additional in-house services. The office includes a variety of distinctive amenities including three state-of-the-art endoscopy suites specifically built to provide outpatient procedures in a private setting. “With the opening of Lone Tree, we are furthering Peak’s mission to deliver quality, comprehensive GI care to…
Author: Abhay Panchal
Geneoscopy and Labcorp have entered into a multi-year agreement to distribute a noninvasive multi-target stool RNA (mt-sRNA) colorectal cancer screening test. This test, currently under review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through a premarket approval application (PMA), is designed to detect colorectal cancer and precancerous lesions. The test’s effectiveness was demonstrated in the pivotal CRC-PREVENT study, which showed high sensitivity for colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas, particularly in younger participants aged between 45 and 49 years. Vince Wong, Geneoscopy’s chief commercial officer, emphasized the significance of the collaboration with Labcorp, noting its potential to expand patient…
The Healio article discusses a study published in JAMA Network Open about an automatic surveillance system designed to improve adherence to colorectal post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines. Key takeaways from the study include: High Accuracy in Patient Identification: The automatic system demonstrated up to 99.77% accuracy in identifying patients for surveillance after colorectal polypectomy. Improved Physician Adherence to Guidelines: The use of the system was associated with enhanced adherence to surveillance guidelines among physicians, as well as a reduction in staff workload. Effective Patient Risk Stratification: The system accurately stratified patient risk levels and assigned surveillance intervals, with an accuracy rate ranging…
The Business Wire article discusses the benefits of value-based care, as highlighted in Humana Inc.’s tenth annual Value-Based Care Report. This model of healthcare, which focuses on quality and preventive care, has shown significant advantages for Medicare Advantage members. Key points from the report include: The report emphasizes the effectiveness of value-based care in improving health outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and managing healthcare costs. It also highlights the potential for expanding this model beyond primary care and Medicare Advantage.
A jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware found Guardant Health liable for infringing on patents held by TwinStrand Biosciences and licensed to the University of Washington. The infringement involves Guardant’s digital sequencing technology used in its cancer test kits, which allegedly employs methods covered by two patents related to a duplex consensus sequencing method. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, also claimed that the infringement was willful. As a result, Guardant Health has been ordered to pay damages amounting to $83.4 million. Guardant Health has expressed strong disagreement with the decision and plans to appeal. Helmy…
The Healio article, based on a study published in JAMA Network Open, reveals a significant association between type 2 diabetes and an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). The study, which focused on a cohort over-representing African Americans and low-income patients, found that individuals with type 2 diabetes had a 47% higher risk of developing CRC. Key takeaways from the study include: Increased Risk with Diabetes: Patients with type 2 diabetes showed a notably higher risk of CRC, especially those with recent diabetes diagnoses and those who had not undergone colonoscopy screening. Importance of Preventive Screening: The study underscores…
Here are five key points about Allied Digestive Health, a gastroenterology-focused multispecialty group: Physician Count: Allied Digestive Health boasts a team of 228 physicians. Extensive Reach: The group operates across 72 locations throughout New York and New Jersey. Headquarters: Allied Digestive Health is based in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Leadership: The CEO of Allied Digestive Health is Matthew Devine. Financial Backing: The company is supported by the private equity firm Assured Healthcare Partners. Key Insights
Artificial intelligence large language models such as ChatGPT have become more frequent in the healthcare arena for several uses, including office work such as note taking and to answer frequently asked patient questions related to procedures such as colonoscopy. This study compared the models ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4 and Bard, and looked at performance based on questions related to colonoscopy. In the second study, endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), a novel technique that has been evaluated in small studies for closing upper GI perforations or leaks, is showing excellent results in a large registry study in Spain. The final study I discuss aimed…
According to the Medical Group Management Association’s (MGMA) 2023 “Regulatory Burden Report,” 97% of healthcare providers have experienced delays or denials in necessary patient care due to prior authorization requirements. The survey, which included responses from 350 group practices, highlighted the significant impact of regulatory burdens on patient care. Key findings from the report include:
The article in CLP Magazine, authored by Moshe Szyf, PhD, discusses the potential of epigenetics, particularly DNA methylation, in advancing cancer detection. Early cancer detection is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality, but current methods like imaging and antigen-antibody screens have limitations in sensitivity and specificity, especially in early stages. DNA, with its resilience and role in physiological and pathological functions, offers a promising avenue for cancer screening. DNA mutations and alterations in DNA methylation are hallmarks of cancer. These changes occur early in cancer progression and are present in nearly all cancers. DNA from dying tumor cells leaks into…