Regarding succession planning, I have been approached by physicians looking to exit their practice anywhere from three months to seven years. I cannot stress enough the importance of planning ahead, especially if you are a solo medical practice; anything short of twelve months and you will almost always find yourself on the losing side of the transaction. This article is aimed at any physician contemplating exiting their practice at some point. Perhaps you are finally at the point in life where you are considering retirement; with all the work you have put into your practice, retirement is a welcome sign…
Author: Praveen Suthrum
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iterative Health, a pioneer in precision-medicine technologies for gastroenterology, announced today that it has partnered with Florida Research Institute (FRI), a leader in gastroenterology and hepatology research, to bring its AI-Recruitment (AIR) technology to the Florida region to standardize endoscopic scoring and give patients better access to more precise therapeutics by way of clinical trials. The implementation of AIR will aid in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials focused on advancing therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The two organizations will help to democratize access to novel IBD therapeutics for all patients, regardless of where they receive…
Abstract: Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a noninvasive and highly reliable point-of-care tool to evaluate inflammation of the bowel. It offers comparable accuracy to endoscopy and magnetic resonance enterography. Although IUS has been incorporated into the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in other parts of the world, it has only recently arrived in the United States. However, barriers to integration of IUS into IBD care in the United States have included a lack of adoption by leading centers, lack of educational opportunities, and an unclear path for remuneration. This article provides information about the use of IUS in IBD, reviews…
As burnout, consolidation and workforce shortages continue to wreak havoc on healthcare, successful management strategies may be the key to maintaining growth, staffing and profit as the industry continues to evolve. Three gastroenterologists connected with Becker’s to share their secrets to successful ASC management amid ongoing changes in the industry.
AI in Clinical Medicine: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals is the definitive reference book for the emerging and exciting use of AI throughout clinical medicine. AI in Clinical Medicine: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals is divided into four sections. Section 1 provides readers with the basic vocabulary that they require, a framework for AI, and highlights the importance of robust AI training for physicians. Section 2 reviews foundational ideas and concepts, including the history of AI. Section 3 explores how AI is applied to specific disciplines. Section 4 describes emerging trends, and applications of AI in medicine in…
Smartphone apps have become wildly popular for helping people to manage their money. There’s no shortage of money-focused apps to try; in 2021, there were more than 573 million financial app downloads in the United States, up 19% from the previous year, according to data from Insider Intelligence. Such apps can be particularly helpful for physicians, whose notoriously packed schedules may not leave them much time to manage their finances. “These apps are a great starting place for a physician beginning on their financial journey,” says Michael Tanney, a partner of New York-based Magnus Financial Group. “They have a low…
This episode features Sam Jactel, Founder & CEO of Ayble Health. Here, he discusses his background & what motivated him to start Ayble Health, his top priorities going forward in 2023, trends he is watching in the GI space, and more. Read More
Several digital therapeutics (DTx) — evidence-based interventions delivered via mobile app or web-based platforms — could help patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new review of available products. These tools aren’t widely used by gastroenterologists yet, but the market is expected to grow broadly during the next decade. “Digital therapeutics make so much sense and solve so many access issues,” co-author William Chey, MD, chief of gastroenterology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, told Medscape Medical News. “Because of this, their promise could easily outstrip their substance. We need to hold digital therapeutics companies accountable…
CMS has announced expanded coverage for specific colorectal cancer screening tests by lowering the minimum age to include individuals aged 45 years and older under Medicare Part B. “CMS is expanding coverage for colonoscopy for all Americans at age 45 instead of age 50. This is a welcome change, as it aligns with evidence-based guidelines by the United States Preventive Services Taskforce,” Shazia Siddique, MD, MSHP, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of research at the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety, told Healio. “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, screening colonoscopies are essentially…
Dr. K is accompanied by Dr. Srinadh Komanduri, chair of the American Gastroenterological Association’s Center for GI Technology, director of the endoscopy unit and associate chief of the gastroenterology and hepatology department at Northwestern Medicine. They discuss new GI technologies and the digital empowerment revolution. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio.”