# Gastroenterology * **Definition:** The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the digestive system. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Gastroenterology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Gastroenterology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 5K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/8/2025 | [**IKS Health and GI Alliance Partner to Optimize Gastroenterology RCM and Clinical Efficiency**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/08/iks-health-gi-alliance-partner-gastroenterology-rcm/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**Jaguar Health to Present Initial Results from the Proof-of-Concept Study of Crofelemer for ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jaguar-health-present-initial-results-121500143.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**'SNL' Star's GI Condition; Binge Drinking in Young Women; Drug-Induced Liver Injury**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/gerd/115167) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**2024's major GI partnerships**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/2024s-major-gi-partnerships.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Gastroenterology Market is expected to reach a revenue of USD 66.4 Bn by 2033, at 6.2AGR**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gastroenterology-market-expected-reach-revenue-132000409.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Gastroenterology Group of Rochester Welcomes New Physicians**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/gastroenterology-group-of-rochester-welcomes-new-physicians-1034146957) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**25 new GI practices in 2024**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/25-new-gi-practices-in-2024.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Demystifying GI reimbursement challenges**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/demystifying-gi-reimbursement-challenges.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Reimbursement cuts hitting gastroenterology harder**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/reimbursement-cuts-hitting-gastroenterology-harder.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Cardinal Health inks two deals worth $3.9B to expand diabetes, gastroenterology businesses**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/cardinal-health-inks-two-deals-worth-39b-expand-diabetes-gastroenterology-businesses) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**A new wave of gastroenterology breakthroughs**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/a-new-wave-of-gastroenterology-breakthroughs.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**10 gastroenterologists in the headlines**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/10-gastroenterologists-in-the-headlines-3.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**Bad news for gastroenterology reimbursements**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/bad-news-for-gastroenterology-reimbursements.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**GI compensation, workforce in 2024: 10 notes**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/gi-compensation-workforce-in-2024-10-notes.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 9/4/2024 | [**21 new GI practices this year**](https://www.beckersasc.com/new-asc-development/21-new-gi-practices-this-year.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/5-physicians-on-the-cutting-edge-of-gastroenterology-7.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 8/20/2024 | [**10 gastroenterologists in the headlines**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/10-gastroenterologists-in-the-headlines-2.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 8/7/2024 | [**A flurry of moves revolutionizing gastroenterology in 2024**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/a-flurry-of-moves-revolutionizing-gastroenterology-in-2024.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 7/30/2024 | [**CHOC receives donation to establish an integrative gastroenterology and culinary medicine program**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/choc-receives-donation-to-establish-an-integrative-gastroenterology-and-culinary-medicine-program-302207234.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**State-by-state breakdown of new GI centers in 2024**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/state-by-state-breakdown-of-new-gi-centers-in-2024.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**Alexa co-creator gives first glimpse of Unlikely AI's tech strategy - TechCrunch**](https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/09/alexa-co-creator-gives-first-glimpse-of-unlikely-ais-tech-strategy/) | [[TechCrunch]] | | 6/25/2024 | [**The medtech giants dominating gastroenterology**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/the-medtech-giants-dominating-gastroenterology.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 6/3/2024 | [**7 new gastroenterology ASCs in 2 months**](https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/7-new-gastroenterology-ascs-in-2-months.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 5/30/2024 | [**GI Alliance's 5-year recap: 45 updates**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/gi-alliances-5-year-recap-45-updates.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 5/29/2024 | [**Gastro Health's 5-year recap: 30+ moves**](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/gastro-healths-5-year-recap-30-moves.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Gastroenterology Associates**: A physician group specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, focusing on conditions like GERD, constipation, and colorectal cancer screening. - **One GI**: A gastroenterology practice management company integrating AI technologies to improve patient care and streamline operations. - **GI Alliance**: A prominent gastroenterology group supporting over 300 practice affiliates and focusing on expanding its network and services. - **US Digestive Health**: One of the largest gastroenterology practices in the U.S., welcoming new physicians to improve patient care. - **American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)**: A professional organization that provides guidelines and recommendations for gastrointestinal practices. - **American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)**: A professional organization focused on advancing the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy through education, advocacy, and operational optimization. - **Iterative Health**: Focuses on artificial intelligence-driven precision medicine specifically for gastroenterology. - **Medtronic**: Offers a diverse range of medical products and devices, including those used in gastroenterology. - **Texas Digestive Disease Consultants**: One of the largest gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S., with 556 physicians. - **NextGen Healthcare**: A provider of healthcare technology solutions, launching the NextGen Gastro Suite to improve gastroenterology workflows. - **Geneoscopy, Inc.**: A life sciences company focused on gastrointestinal health diagnostics, known for its innovative stool-based and blood-based testing methods. - **Medicus Healthcare Solutions**: Released a white paper addressing the impending gastroenterologist shortage. - **United Digestive**: Collaborated with Gifthealth to enhance patient care and streamline preparation for gastrointestinal procedures. - **Takeda**: A leader in gastroenterology biopharmaceuticals focused on improving care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). - **UPMC Western Maryland**: Expanded its gastroenterology services by adding new providers to enhance patient care. - **Cardinal Health**: A healthcare services and products company acquiring GI Alliance to enhance its gastroenterology management services. - **Virgo**: An AI development platform utilizing a large dataset of endoscopy videos to enhance precision medicine in gastroenterology. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Gastroenterology of the Rockies and Intermountain Health**: Launching a new endoscopy center to enhance patient access to specialized GI services. - **Gastro Health and Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialists**: Formed a partnership in Orlando, Florida to enhance service offerings. - **Geneoscopy**: Collaborating with universities and biopharmaceutical companies to develop diagnostic tests for treatment selection and monitoring in gastrointestinal diseases. - **Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC and Oshi Health**: Providing access to virtual care models through Oshi's GI center. - **United Digestive and Gifthealth**: Improving patient care and streamlining preparation for gastrointestinal procedures. - **University Cancer & Blood Center and University Health Alliance**: Opened a high-risk gastroenterology clinic in Athens, Georgia. - **Cardinal Health and GI Alliance**: Acquisition of GI Alliance to strengthen gastroenterology management services. - **Microba and Colonoscopy Clinic**: Collaborating to incorporate microbial diagnostic testing into routine care for gastrointestinal disorders. - **Washington Gastroenterology and WovenX Health**: Utilizing telehealth services for on-demand support for GI patients. - **Gifthealth and United Digestive**: Strategic partnership to enhance patient care and streamline preparation for gastrointestinal procedures. - **ASGE and AI Institute**: ASGE launched an AI Institute to promote education and adoption of AI in gastroenterology, focusing on enhancing operational practices. - **AMSURG**: Partnered with LifeBridge Health and the Woodholme Group to open the EndoCentre of Westminster, a state-of-the-art gastroenterology outpatient surgery center. - **GI Alliance and Ambience Healthcare**: Collaboration to develop AI documentation tools tailored for gastroenterology. - **Colorectal Cancer Alliance**: Collaborating with Blake Gastroenterology Associates and Penn Medicine to enhance outreach for colorectal cancer screenings in underserved communities. - **AmSurg, LifeBridge Health, and Woodholme Group**: Opened a new gastroenterology ASC in Owings Mills, Maryland. - **GI Alliance and Medtronic**: Announced a strategic partnership to implement the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module across its network, enhancing polyp detection rates during colonoscopies. - **United Digestive and Provation**: Partnership to standardize documentation across endoscopy facilities using Provation's Apex software. - **eClinicalWorks and Pinnacle Gastroenterology**: Partnered to implement Sunoh.ai, an AI medical scribe that significantly improves clinical documentation efficiency. - **Houston Community College and MD Anderson Cancer Center**: Created a unique endoscopy technician training program. - **GI Partners of Illinois and Sylvan Health**: Collaboration to integrate comprehensive nutrition services across care sites. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **NextGen Gastro Suite**: A new EHR solution designed to streamline gastroenterology workflows and improve patient engagement. - **Obesity Management**: Gastroenterology's emerging role in obesity management, with increasing relevance of medications like GLP-1 in treatment protocols. - **Telehealth Services**: Increasing adoption of telehealth in gastroenterology for patient support and care management. - **Disposable Scopes**: Potential to transform gastroenterology procedures, though further development is needed. - **Digestive Health Center**: Northwell Health's new center aims to enhance gastroenterology services. - **Weight Loss Medications**: Gastroenterologists are increasingly focusing on the impact of prescription weight loss medications on gastrointestinal care. - **Endoscopy Center Launches**: New endoscopy centers are being established to improve access to GI services, such as the one by Gastroenterology of the Rockies. - **AI in Gastroenterology**: The American Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy established an AI institute to improve patient care outcomes. - **Medtronic's GI Genius**: Technology being implemented by GI Alliance to improve diagnostic capabilities. - **MetaPanel™ Test**: Microba's test identifies gastrointestinal pathogens in IBD patients, improving treatment outcomes. - **Impedance-pH Monitoring**: A new study exploring less intrusive methods for diagnosing GERD, showing promising results for esophageal mucosal impedance assessment. - **GLP-1s Research**: A clinical trial funded by a $3 million grant to explore the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on Crohn's disease. - **ColoSense Test**: Geneoscopy's FDA-approved RNA-based assay for noninvasive colorectal cancer screening, aiming for earlier detection and better treatment outcomes. - **New Guidelines for H. pylori Treatment**: ACG's updated guidelines include Talicia as a first-line therapy for H. pylori infection, simplifying treatment without prior resistance testing. - **Research on IBD and Microbiome**: Dr. Axelrad's research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) highlights the connection to gut microbiome health. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Workforce Shortage**: Gastroenterology is projected to face a shortage of 1,630 specialists by 2025, with over 50% of current gastroenterologists over the age of 55. - **Financial Challenges**: Gastroenterology physicians face declining reimbursement rates, with a reported 33% drop in average reimbursements for GI procedures from 2007 to 2022. - **Gender Disparity**: Approximately 80.3% of gastroenterologists are men, indicating a significant gender disparity within the specialty. - **Reimbursement Rates**: Gastroenterology faces declining reimbursement rates, with proposed cuts expected to exacerbate financial challenges for providers. - **Financial Strain on Gastroenterologists**: Declining reimbursement rates and potential Medicare cuts are causing financial challenges for gastroenterologists. - **Gastroenterologist Shortage**: Projected deficit of 1,630 full-time equivalents by 2025, leading to concerns about patient access to care. - **Administrative Challenges**: Issues such as prior authorizations complicate timely care delivery in gastroenterology. - **Private Equity Influence**: The growing influence of private equity in gastroenterology raises concerns about the sustainability of practices and the focus on profitability over patient care. - **Reimbursement Cuts**: Gastroenterology facing significant challenges from reimbursement cuts and payer behavior, impacting patient care. - **Declining Reimbursements**: Gastroenterology reimbursements have been declining, raising concerns about the sustainability of healthcare services, especially in rural areas. - **Overtreatment and Undertreatment in IBD**: The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology emphasizes the need for better management strategies in inflammatory bowel disease. - **Reimbursement Issues**: Declining reimbursements for colonoscopies are prompting gastroenterology physicians to adapt strategies, including moving elective surgeries to outpatient settings. - **Healthcare Access Issues**: The Digestive Health Physicians Association opposes proposed cuts to physician pay, which could exacerbate access challenges in underserved regions. - **Data Breach**: Rockford Gastroenterology Associates reported a data breach affecting over 147,000 patients. - **Access to Care**: Financial barriers to colonoscopy screenings and the need for improved access among underinsured populations. - **Reimbursement Barriers**: UnitedHealthcare's new prior authorization program may create barriers for gastroenterologists seeking reimbursements for essential procedures. - **Legal Accountability for AI**: The integration of AI in GI endoscopy raises concerns about legal accountability for errors, necessitating collaboration among healthcare professionals. - **Cost of Care**: Concerns about patients incurring out-of-pocket costs for procedures like colonoscopy prep, impacting screening volumes. ## Related Topics [[Pediatric Gastroenterology]]