The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has come out with its first-ever guidelines on endoscopic submucosal dissection of the upper gastrointestinal tract. GEN’s managing editor, Sarah Tilyou, sat down with lead author Mohammad Al-Haddad, MD, MSc, to discuss the new guidelines. Dr. Al-Haddad is the Naga P. Chalasani Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Indiana University, in Indianapolis. read more
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At the start of this year, Aeglea BioTherapeutics was looking like it may go out of business. Now, rebranded as Spyre Therapeutics, it is looking to the future with a new chief executive and another $180 million in private financing from existing and new backers. After its own rare disease pipeline led by pegtarviliase for classical homocystinuria failed a phase 1/2 trial, Aeglea pared back its headcount and in June agreed to buy Spyre in a stock-swap deal that gave it a series of long-acting antibodies for immunological diseases, headed by SPY001 and SPY002 for inflammatory bowel disease. Last week,…
Join Shrujal Baxi, an oncologist passionate about AI, as we delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing colorectal cancer detection while navigating the complexities of prior authorization. Discover how AI streamlines screening, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances patient outcomes in the face of health care policy barriers. Shrujal Baxi is an oncologist. She discusses the KevinMD article, “Removing workflow burdens and improving access for colorectal cancer screenings.” read more
From getting a new private equity partner to adding GI Genius to its ASCs, United Digestive has had a big year. Here’s what United Digestive did in 2023: February United Digestive acquired the Gastroenterology Group of Naples and Gulfshore Endoscopy Center, both in Naples, Fla. March United Digestive partnered with private equity firm Kohlberg & Company. August United Digestive partnered with software and automated workflow solutions platform Provation to standardize documentation across all of its endoscopy facilities. United Digestive and payer Oscar Health partnered to extend care to patients in Georgia. United Digestive added Medtronic’s GI Genius artificial intelligence endoscopy module to all 22 of its managed ASCs. read more
Here are seven CEOs of gastroenterology companies to know: Matthew Devine. CEO of Allied Digestive Health. Mr. Devine joined Allied Digestive Health in July 2022 as CEO. He previously served as the president of MEDNAX Radiology. Joseph Garcia. CEO of Gastro Health. Mr. Garcia joined Gastro Health in February 2018. He previously served as CEO of Sage Dental. Mark Gilreath. CEO of United Digestive. Mr. Gilreath formed United Digestive in 2018, while serving as an operating partner with Frazier Healthcare Partners. He also founded EndoChoice in 2008 and served as the company’s CEO until it was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2016. Christa Newton. CEO of One GI. Ms. Newton…
The article on Medscape, titled “Eight Wealth Tips Just for Doctors,” addresses the unique financial challenges faced by physicians. Despite high average incomes, many doctors lack training in business, personal finance, or investing, leaving them unprepared for making sound financial decisions. This lack of knowledge can lead to frustration and avoidance of investment opportunities. Key points include: Lack of Financial Training: Physicians often don’t receive any formal training in finance or investing, which can leave them unprepared to manage their wealth effectively. Net Worth Concerns: According to the Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023, four out of ten physicians…
Gastroenterology Associates of North Mississippi (GANM) has announced its expansion to Panola Medical Center, effective January 1st, 2024. This move reflects GANM’s commitment to prioritizing local community care and accessibility, focusing on minimizing patient travel and ensuring efficient access to medical center facilities while maintaining high standards in patient care. Dr. S. Todd Threadgill, Founder and Gastroenterologist at GANM, emphasized the expansion’s role in reinforcing their dedication to patient-centered GI healthcare. Panola Medical Center CEO, Chris Ware, also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. This collaboration aligns with GANM’s mission to provide top-tier healthcare in a compassionate environment and Panola Medical…
Two significant studies in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology focus on oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC): AI-Assisted Diagnosis of OSCC: A large randomized trial involving nearly 12,000 participants, led by Xiang-Lei Yuan, tested an AI system for real-time detection of superficial OSCC and precancerous lesions. Participants underwent tandem endoscopy, with some receiving AI-assisted endoscopy first. The AI-first group showed significantly lower per-lesion and per-patient miss rates compared to the routine-first group, indicating that AI can help endoscopists identify more patients with early-stage OSCC. Treating Oligometastatic OSCC: The ESO-Shanghai 13 trial explored the benefits of combining systemic therapy with local therapy…
The article on Health Data Management discusses the top trends shaping patient care in 2024, focusing on the growing awareness of the need to improve patient experience, a key component of the Triple Aim introduced by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in 2007. Despite progress, healthcare organizations still face challenges due to the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system, integration issues, confusion resulting from the system of care providers, payers, purchasers, and consumers, and rising inflation. Key trends for 2024 include: Harnessing Technology for Virtual Care: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology tools to maintain access to healthcare…
The article on Healio, part of their diversity, equity, and inclusion series with ASGE, features Elizabeth Paine, MD, discussing the importance of clear and thorough parental leave policies in gastroenterology. Dr. Paine, who is the deputy associate chief of staff for specialty care at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, highlights that despite a recommendation made over 25 years ago by the four main GI societies for 8 weeks of parental leave, it has not been widely implemented. This lack of implementation leads to inequities and biases,…