Next 5 years of GI | 28% drop in physician income | Vibrating capsule improves constipation outcomes | Virtual GI startup raises $4.6M

The next 5 years of gastroenterology (Becker's GI & Endoscopy)

Neal Kaushal MD MBA , a gastroenterologist at Adventist Health's Foothill Specialty Group connected with Becker's to discuss how he sees the gastroenterology industry evolving over the next five years.

VIDEO: Patient compliance with vibrating capsule linked to improved constipation outcomes (Healio)

In a Healio video exclusive, Eamonn Quigley , MD, reported increased compliance to an orally ingested vibrating capsule predicted positive outcomes among patients with chronic idiopathic constipation.

Ayble seeded $4.6M for virtual digestive care (Axios)

Ayble Health is a clinically-backed digital health platform that provides holistic care for people with GI conditions.

Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity’s Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties (KHN)

PE firms have shelled out almost $1 trillion to acquire nearly 8,000 healthcare businesses, which has led to higher prices, lawsuits, and complaints about care.

First "Global State of Digital Health Report" Tapping into 200 Million Data Points Examining over 12,000 Digital Health Ventures Released At HLTH (PR Newswire)

Among the top 5 most invested therapeutic areas, GI was the only one that saw an increase in funding (2%) from 2021 to 2022.

A coup for poo: why the world’s first faecal transplant approval matters (The Guardian)

In a world first for fecal transplants, a company in Australia has been given the go-ahead to syringe a treatment derived from a donor's stool into a recipient's colon.

Artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy does not increase cancer detection (Medical Xpress)

Adenoma and polyp detection rates (ADR/PDR) are lower with use of artificial intelligence-aided colonoscopy (AIAC), according to a study published in the November issue of The AJG.

Announcing GI Mastermind 2023: While GI practices are occupied with day-to-day issues, the world of GI is getting disrupted by forces of digital and business. Advances in the microbiome, DNA and RNA technology, virtual care and AI are reshaping GI.

What happens next depends on which side of disruption you end up in: the disrupted or the disruptor? If you are interested in the GI Mastermind 2023, a virtual, year-long program for GI leaders to prepare for the future, click this link to learn more.

28% of physicians' income has dropped in the last year (Becker's ASC)

Twenty-eight percent of physicians have reported a drop in income in the last year, according to the Physicians Foundation's "2022 Survey of America's Physicians".

Amazon launches virtual health service with Amazon Clinic (MobiHealthNews)

The clinic will operate in 32 states in the U.S. Costs of the consultations will vary, though patients will be provided up-front pricing.

IBD specialists and nonphysician practitioners have a greater EHR burden in gastroenterology (Healio)

Understanding the EHR burden of gastroenterologists is crucial to maintaining a strong workforce.

New guidance: managing subepithelial lesions during endoscopies (AGA)

Experts share 10 pieces of best practice advice.

AGA releases 10 best practice statements for management of refractory celiac disease (Healio)

In an expert review published in Gastroenterology, AGA provided updated guidance for the diagnosis and management of refractory celiac disease.

Mandeep Sawhney, MD, MS, FASGE, Discusses ASGE Guidelines on Pancreatic Cancer Screening (GI & Endoscopy News)

Lead author Mandeep Sawhney , MD, speaks about forming the new evidence-based guidelines and clinical implications for GIs.

Finding Community Through Girls With Guts (how its network works to empower women with IBD and ostomy)(Gastro Broadcast)

Dr. Rosenberg interviews Jenny Harrison (Director of communications, Girls with Guts) an organization that supports and empowers women with IBD and/or ostomies.

Doctors urge screening for autoimmune disorders for patients with celiac disease (MDedge)

CD specialists differ on the need for universal cross-screening but agree that, at least in some cases, people with one autoimmune disorder should be tested for others.

National Database Results: Upper GI Bleeding Rates Are Rising (GI & Endoscopy News)

Recent trends in gastrointestinal bleeding rates derived from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample present both bad and good news.

AMA chief: Stop the harassment and threats against doctors (Medical Economics)

The head of the American Medical Association recently spoke out against lies aimed at doctors about abortion, gender-affirming care, and threats against physicians.

HLTH 2022: What is the potential of value-based care? (Medical Economics)

Despite its challenges, value-based care has shown great promise in improving health outcomes and access to care, particularly among traditionally underserved or high-risk patient populations.

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