In a bold move to redefine gastrointestinal (GI) care, CRH Medical Corporation and WovenX Health have announced a strategic partnership aimed at tearing down long-standing access barriers in GI practices. This collaboration combines CRH’s trusted GI expertise with WovenX’s intelligent virtual care platform—enabling practices to deliver technology-enabled, guideline-based care in minutes, not months. With WovenX’s on-demand model already scoring sky-high patient satisfaction, the partnership promises to expand appointment availability, improve operational efficiency, and unlock untapped revenue potential for GI providers. As patient demand surges, this alliance signals a pivotal shift toward a faster, smarter, and more scalable GI care future.
Author: Abhay Panchal
In this Scope Forward conversation, Praveen Suthrum speaks with Leo Grady, founder and CEO of Jona. Leo’s background sits at the intersection of healthcare AI and microbiome science — a rare combination that’s defining the future of gut health diagnostics. Their discussion explores why the microbiome is not a distant promise but clinically actionable today. They dig into why AI isn’t just a tool but a necessity to interpret the complex, rapidly expanding world of microbiome research. Leo breaks down how Jona’s platform creates a “digital twin” of the gut microbiome, simulating evidence-based interventions rather than offering general advice. Praveen and Leo…
Summary:A study found that colorectal cancer screening could be boosted by using a rapid, app-read smartphone FIT, which detects occult blood in stool as accurately as in the laboratory. Takeaways
A groundbreaking study from the University of Maine has revealed how artificial intelligence stacks up against human clinicians when handling complex and emotionally sensitive medical questions. While AI impressed in delivering accurate, fact-based answers, it faltered when empathy, nuance, and context were needed most. Published in the Journal of Health Organization and Management, the study analyzed over 7,000 real-world medical queries from the U.S. and Australia. AI models performed well with procedural or diagnostic tasks but struggled with emotionally charged “why” or “how” questions—and showed inconsistencies when the same queries were repeated later.
Once thought to be rare, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is now diagnosed in 1 out of every 700 Americans — a fivefold increase since 2009. This chronic, allergy-linked condition is quietly reshaping GI practice and straining the healthcare system, with annual costs exceeding $1.3 billion. New data published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology reveal staggering growth across all age groups, with prevalence especially high in men and younger populations. Common symptoms? Dysphagia, abdominal pain, and strictures. Most patients also battle other allergic diseases — making EoE a multisystem challenge.
From million-dollar verdicts to revoked licenses, 2025 has seen a wave of legal action shaking the gastroenterology world. Among the cases:
At the 2025 AGA Tech Summit, an unexpected innovation stole the show—and it wasn’t AI or robotics. It was Twistomy, a low-profile, twist-to-empty ostomy device designed to replace the traditional pouch system that hasn’t evolved in 70+ years. Created by Devon Horton and Lily Williams from the University of Colorado, the device aims to eliminate leaks, odors, and the emotional toll of current systems. Judges unanimously voted Twistomy the Shark Tank winner, calling it a “deeply empathetic solution” that could save $80,000 per patient in complications. With FDA approval on the horizon and a 3D-printed prototype already tested, the team…
Here’s a quick glimpse of highlights from the June 2025 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology:
Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to share his perspective on the growing financial pressures facing independent ASCs — and why some may turn to hospitals for support despite concerns over operational impact.
A growing number of physicians are turning to locum tenens—temporary medical staffing—as a way to reclaim flexibility, boost income, and reduce burnout. As detailed in a recent Healio piece by Dr. Sanjeev Bhatia and attorney David B. Mandell, this centuries-old practice is becoming a modern-day strategy for doctors seeking change. Locum tenens assignments allow physicians to work where and when they want, often with higher per diem rates and fewer administrative burdens. It’s especially appealing to doctors looking to explore different practice settings or maintain work-life balance.