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Praveen Suthrum
Cofounder, NextServices | Author, The Shift, Scope Forward | GI Mastermind
Praveen's publishing a new book: 'The Shift: How Digital Innovation Is Irreversibly Transforming Gastroenterology and Healthcare'. See the announcement on LinkedIn.
Microbiome and diagnostics startup Viome lands $25M and hires former Amazon leader as COO (GeekWire)
Viome, a health diagnostics and microbiome company, has raised $25 million in Series D funding and appointed Kal Raman as COO.
The physician shortage isn’t going anywhere (McKinsey & Company)
The article highlights the growing physician shortage in the U.S., with an expected deficit of up to 64,000 doctors by year-end, potentially rising to 86,000 by 2036.?
Although these guidelines are outlined in the new document, it remains unclear how they will affect the ways in which endoscopists approach their colonoscopies and how patients will receive their colonoscopies in the future.
The partnership demonstrates the power of hybrid multidisciplinary care to improve patient experiences and outcomes, as well as practice efficiency and economics.
Throne’s Toilet Technology Is Changing the Game with Gut Health and Hydration Monitoring (Grit Daily)
The device analyzes bowel movements and urine flow, providing continuous insights and potential early warnings for issues like colon cancer.
FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s TREMFYA for ulcerative colitis (Pharmaceutical Technology)
Johnson & Johnson announced FDA approval of TREMFYA? (guselkumab) for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.
Opinion: Science finds new ways to detect cancer, but politics gets in the way (The Washington Post)
The article highlights the urgency of increasing task force resources to ensure more timely availability of life-saving preventive measures for Americans.
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Leading Microbiome Brand Seed Launches Award-Winning Probiotics in Target Stores Nationwide (PR Newswire)
Building on direct-to-consumer and Amazon success, company profitability, and its recent expansion into women's health, Seed continues omni-channel growth with its first big-box retail partnership.
The initiative, supported by DIGITAL, is poised to enhance the application of AI in healthcare and revolutionize IBD management.
The 7 Must-Haves For The Doctor Of the 21st Century (The Medical Futurist)
The article outlines seven essential tools for the modern doctor of the 21st century, focusing on how technological advancements are reshaping medical practice.
Balancing Excellence and Affordability in GI Care: Cleveland Clinic's Strategy (Cleaveland Clinic)
The virtual presentation highlighted the rising costs of gastrointestinal care and introduced Cleveland Clinic's innovative approach, which includes a partnership with Ayble, a digital health provider.
Who gets hurt in the physician acquisition frenzy? (Becker’s Healthcare)
As healthcare consolidation persists and physicians are increasingly pushed toward employed models, physicians and their patients are forced to manage the fallout of these industry shifts.
Blood tests boom in medicine (Becker's Healthcare)
Blood tests are gaining popularity and in some cases appear to be a new avenue for better diagnosis. However, in cancer, criticism has arisen that throws doubt onto the accuracy of blood tests for cancer. ?
Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act (Becker’s GI & Endoscopy)
Between 2014 and 2017, the company allegedly caused colorectal and general surgeons to submit inflated reimbursement claims to Medicare and state Medicaid programs.
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