Independent GI News – Page 10

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Appoints Dr. Douglas Wolf to National Board of Trustees

Dr. Douglas Wolf, a United Digestive physician and Medical Director for the Center for Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, has joined the National Board of Trustees of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, which focuses on IBD research and patient support.

Dr. Wolf has spent more than four decades dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of IBD through clinical practice, research, and patient advocacy. His extensive clinical research covers various aspects of IBD, including diagnostic testing, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and therapy.

OMNY Health Partners with Leading GI Practices to Launch Real-world Data Solutions

OMNY Health has partnered with some of the nation’s top community-based independent gastroenterology practices and integrated delivery networks to introduce a new set of real-world data and evidence solutions for research.

More than 5,000 GI providers serving over 10 million patients are now part of OMNY’s research network, representing care delivery by over 380,000 providers and 75 million patients across the US.

Dr. Neal Patel Named CEO of United Digestive

United Digestive has appointed Dr. Neal C. Patel as its chief executive officer.

Prior to his appointment as CEO, Dr. Patel served as president and chief strategy officer for the organization, further solidifying his deep understanding of the company’s partnerships, operations, and strategic direction.

Hospitals Charge Twice as Much for Colonoscopy Procedures than Surgical Centers

U.S. hospitals charge higher facility fees for colonoscopy procedures covered by private health insurance compared to ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), as per a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Colonoscopies are commonly used to screen for cancer in middle-aged and older individuals, as well as those with a family history of colorectal cancer. Current guidelines suggest starting colonoscopies at age 50. These procedures are typically done at hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.