Praveen Suthrum, a healthcare futurist and co-founder of NextServices, will deliver the opening keynote at the 2025 AGA Tech Summit, emphasizing the transformative power of AI and digital health in gastroenterology. He highlights three key challenges: making time for innovation, broadening GI’s focus beyond traditional methods, and fully leveraging AI’s potential beyond polyp detection. Suthrum urges gastroenterologists to lead the digital revolution rather than react to it, redefining the field’s boundaries. The article gives insights on how innovation will shape the future of GI care.
Author: Abhay Panchal
Physician adoption of AI in healthcare has nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024, with 66% of doctors now using AI—a sharp increase from 38% the previous year, according to an AMA survey. AI is being leveraged for documentation automation, administrative relief, and patient care, but concerns over regulation, data privacy, and liability persist. Physicians emphasize the need for stronger oversight, seamless EHR integration, and AI education to ensure responsible implementation. The article gives insights on how AI is reshaping healthcare and the challenges that remain.
Previse has announced new clinical validation for Esopredict®, a groundbreaking test that uses DNA methylation to assess the risk of esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett’s esophagus. Published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, the study confirms Esopredict’s reliability across different biopsy locations and time points, reinforcing its role in early risk stratification. This advancement enables earlier intervention for high-risk patients while reducing unnecessary procedures for those at lower risk. Learn more about how Esopredict is shaping the future of GI cancer prevention.
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas has transferred its exclusive U.S. distributorship of EndoGel—a cutting-edge endoscopy simulation model—to EndoSim, expanding access to this advanced training tool. EndoGel mimics human tissue, enabling endoscopists to practice complex procedures like ESD and POEM more effectively. This move aims to enhance training opportunities for endoscopy professionals in the U.S., bridging an educational gap in minimally invasive procedures. Fujifilm and EndoSim’s partnership reinforces their commitment to advancing endoscopic education and patient care. Learn more at endosim.com.
Gastroenterology physicians are grappling with significant financial pressures as declining reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with the rising costs of medical practiceHere are 10 numbers illustrating the ongoing decline in GI physician pay:
There have been 30 physician practice bankruptcies since 2019, according to a report on Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.Here are the physician practice or clinics that filed for Chapter 11 protection, along with the date of the filing, according to the report: 2024:
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a heightened risk of colorectal cancer, yet early detection remains a challenge. Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed a new genetic test that can predict bowel cancer risk in IBD patients with over 90% accuracy, potentially eliminating unnecessary surgeries and reducing patient anxiety.By analyzing DNA changes in pre-cancerous cells, this test offers a more precise approach than traditional colonoscopy-based surveillance, which can miss early warning signs. Experts praise the innovation as a game-changer in IBD care, with potential future adaptations into blood or stool-based tests for even less…
Could smarter follow-up strategies transform post-colonoscopy care? Two new studies from ACG 2024 reveal how automated text and email outreach doubled patient engagement, reducing staff workload and improving efficiency, while a direct nurse hotline enhanced accessibility but didn’t lower ER visits. With gastroenterology clinics handling thousands of procedures annually, optimizing communication could mean better patient outcomes and fewer unnecessary hospital visits. Are digital tools the key to more effective post-procedure care?
Medicine is entering a new era of artificial intelligence (AI)—one where AI is no longer just a passive tool, but an active agent in healthcare. While today’s AI-powered medical models remain reliant on human input and interpretation, the future of AI lies in its evolution from a sophisticated calculator to a true healthcare teammate. From AI Tools to AI Agents: To unlock AI’s full potential, clinicians must embrace AI not just as an assistant, but as a partner—one that can enhance precision, reduce cognitive burden, and improve patient outcomes.
Could a bispecific antibody revolutionize inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment? Mozart Therapeutics is presenting new preclinical data on MTX-201, an immune-modulating therapy that selectively targets CD8 regulatory T cells (Treg) to reduce inflammation and epithelial damage in IBD patients.