Gastroenterology

Gastro Care Partners Expands into Phoenix, Arizona Through Partnership with Reddy GI Associates

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Gastro Care Partners (“GCP”), one of the largest providers of gastroenterology services and ancillary patient treatment services in Colorado and Wyoming, today announced that Reddy GI Associates (“Reddy GI”) has joined the GCP family of practices.

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  • Gastro Care Partners (“GCP”), one of the largest providers of gastroenterology services and ancillary patient treatment services in Colorado and Wyoming, today announced that Reddy GI Associates (“Reddy GI”) has joined the GCP family of practices.
  • Reddy GI was founded in 2009 by Sudhakar Reddy, MD, a board-certified physician in gastroenterology, anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and internal medicine, with the goal of improving digestive health, reducing stress, and providing the tools needed to optimize quality of life for its patient population.
  • We very much look forward to joining forces with GCP and working alongside them to continue growing our practice and serving the Phoenix community for years to come,” added Dr. Reddy.
  • GCP is backed by Varsity Healthcare Partners, a middle-market healthcare services investment firm with expertise in growing care provider platforms.

BayCare Reveals Plans for New Hospital in Manatee County

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System announced construction plans today for its newest hospital, a comprehensive acute care facility to serve the rapidly growing community of Manatee County. BayCare Hospital Manatee will be the county's first not-for-profit hospital and the only hospital north of Manatee River.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System announced construction plans today for its newest hospital, a comprehensive acute care facility to serve the rapidly growing community of Manatee County.
  • BayCare Hospital Manatee will be the county's first not-for-profit hospital and the only hospital north of Manatee River.
  • BayCare Hospital Manatee will be the county's first not-for-profit hospital.
  • BayCare anticipates opening the hospital, its 17th, in 2027 with 154 beds in private patient rooms.

United Digestive Announces Dr. Neal C. Patel as CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

ATLANTA, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Digestive ("UD"), one of the largest gastroenterology physician practice management firms in the United States, announced that Dr. Neal C. Patel has assumed the role of chief executive officer, effective April 1, succeeding Mark Gilreath, who successfully led the organization since 2018. 

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  • I am also proud that we implemented a healthy CEO succession process, and it's now very exciting for me to pass the baton to Dr. Neal Patel.
  • United Digestive is a leading physician practice management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide.
  • Practices that are part of United Digestive benefit from advanced infrastructure and operational insights, along with investments in regional growth.
  • United Digestive is growing at a rapid pace, with more than 62 clinics, 22 ASCs, and 300 providers practicing in four states – Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Aohua Endoscopy's AQ-300 is Recognized as "Endoscopy Product Innovation Award" by the Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024

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Friday, March 29, 2024

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Medical equipment manufacturing company Aohua Endoscopy clinched the Endoscopy Product Innovation Award at the recently held Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024 for its development of the Aohua 4K AQ-300 video endoscopy system, which offers an improved endoscopic diagnosis and treatment option.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Medical equipment manufacturing company Aohua Endoscopy clinched the Endoscopy Product Innovation Award at the recently held Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024 for its development of the Aohua 4K AQ-300 video endoscopy system, which offers an improved endoscopic diagnosis and treatment option.
  • The awards program recognizes outstanding medical technology companies in Asia that are influencing the transformation of healthcare by excelling in medical device innovation, service delivery, and patient care.
  • When used in conjunction with Aohua's magnification endoscope, AQ-300 can guarantee that the image is clear even at high magnification.
  • It features dual-frame display support, which enables simultaneous observation of the same location in modes with CBI and white light.

Gastroenterology Group of Naples Introduces Innovative Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NAPLES, Fla., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastroenterology Group of Naples, a partner practice of United Digestive, is pleased to announce the introduction of Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy to its list of advanced treatment options for those suffering from fecal incontinence. This innovative therapy involves a minimally invasive outpatient procedure in which a device is implanted that helps to restore normal communication between the brain and bowel by gently stimulating nerves. This nerve stimulation can result in symptom improvement.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastroenterology Group of Naples, a partner practice of United Digestive, is pleased to announce the introduction of Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy to its list of advanced treatment options for those suffering from fecal incontinence.
  • Dr. Rafael Urbina of the Gastroenterology Group of Naples explains that Axonics Therapy represents a significant advancement in the field of gastroenterology.
  • "At Gastroenterology Group of Naples, we are committed to staying at the forefront of medical innovation to ensure that our patients receive the highest standard of care.
  • For more information about Gastroenterology Group of Naples and Axonics Therapy, please visit uniteddigestive.com and Axonics.com .

Medical iSight to showcase its leading surgical XRAI software at NVIDIA GTC

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical iSight, the developer of intra-operative XR software (*XRAI™) announced that it will demonstrate its breakthrough technology at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in collaboration with Magic Leap.

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  • LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical iSight, the developer of intra-operative XR software (*XRAI™) announced that it will demonstrate its breakthrough technology at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in collaboration with Magic Leap.
  • Dr Philip Pratt, CTO of Medical iSight, said, "We are delighted to attend GTC as an NVIDIA Inception member, alongside one of our key headset collaborators, Magic Leap.
  • The demonstration at NVIDIA GTC provides a platform for stakeholders to witness first-hand the capabilities and impact of XRAI in enhancing medical procedures.
  • Register to join Medical iSight at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference running March 18-21 at the San Jose Convention Center and online.

Medical iSight to showcase its leading surgical XRAI software at NVIDIA GTC

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical iSight, the developer of intra-operative XR software (*XRAI™) announced that it will demonstrate its breakthrough technology at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in collaboration with Magic Leap.

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  • LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical iSight, the developer of intra-operative XR software (*XRAI™) announced that it will demonstrate its breakthrough technology at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in collaboration with Magic Leap.
  • Dr Philip Pratt, CTO of Medical iSight, said, "We are delighted to attend GTC as an NVIDIA Inception member, alongside one of our key headset collaborators, Magic Leap.
  • The demonstration at NVIDIA GTC provides a platform for stakeholders to witness first-hand the capabilities and impact of XRAI in enhancing medical procedures.
  • Register to join Medical iSight at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference running March 18-21 at the San Jose Convention Center and online.

Rochester Clinical Research Announces New Site in Buffalo, New York

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rochester Clinical Research ("RCR" or "the Company"), an Atlas Clinical Research Site, is excited to announce the expansion of its clinical research network with a new site set to open in Buffalo, New York.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rochester Clinical Research ("RCR" or "the Company"), an Atlas Clinical Research Site, is excited to announce the expansion of its clinical research network with a new site set to open in Buffalo, New York.
  • The new site, RCR Buffalo, is expected to commence operations in April of this year, marking a significant milestone in RCR's mission to advance medical research and patient care.
  • "We are proud to bring RCR's 30-year legacy of innovation and trusted clinical trials to Buffalo," said Kelley Powers, Head of Site at RCR.
  • RCR Buffalo invites interested participants to learn more about upcoming clinical research opportunities.

AHP Backed Prolerity Clinical Research Appoints Jeff Williams as CEO

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AHP announced today that it has appointed Jeff Williams as Chief Executive Officer for Prolerity Clinical Research ("Prolerity"), a clinical research site management network.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AHP announced today that it has appointed Jeff Williams as Chief Executive Officer for Prolerity Clinical Research ("Prolerity"), a clinical research site management network.
  • Prolerity currently owns and operates 11 research sites across Louisiana, Florida, New Jersey, and New York.
  • Previously, Jeff co-founded Clinipace Worldwide, a contract research organization where he served as CEO for 14 years.
  • Most recently he was CEO of MindPath Care Centers, a PE backed outpatient behavioral health platform serving the southeast United States.

United Digestive Recognized Among Top 6 Gastroenterology Companies to Watch in 2024

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Digestive, a leading physician practice management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide, has been named by Becker's GI & Endoscopy as one of the top six gastroenterology companies to watch in 2024. The recognition underscores United Digestive's commitment to excellence in patient care and its innovative approach to gastroenterology.

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  • ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Digestive, a leading physician practice management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide, has been named by Becker's GI & Endoscopy as one of the top six gastroenterology companies to watch in 2024.
  • The recognition underscores United Digestive's commitment to excellence in patient care and its innovative approach to gastroenterology.
  • In its publication, Becker's highlighted United Digestive's extensive network, which comprises more than 81 locations and 129 physicians.
  • "Being named one of the top gastroenterology companies to watch in 2024 is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team," said Dr. Neal C. Patel, president of United Digestive.