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Rady Children's Appoints Tom K. Lin, MD, as Rady Children's Hospital Medical Director of Pediatric Interventional Endoscopy and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego , one of the nation's top pediatric health care systems, and the University of California San Diego are pleased to announce that Tom K. Lin, MD, has been appointed as Medical Director of Pediatric Interventional Endoscopy at Rady Children's Hospital and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego , one of the nation's top pediatric health care systems, and the University of California San Diego are pleased to announce that Tom K. Lin, MD, has been appointed as Medical Director of Pediatric Interventional Endoscopy at Rady Children's Hospital and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine.
  • With more than 21 years of medical expertise, Dr. Lin will lead Rady Children's and UC San Diego's efforts to improve care for pediatric patients with pancreaticobiliary disorders; establishing the first interventional endoscopy program at Rady Children's.
  • Prior to his appointment, Dr. Lin spent 11 years at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where he was instrumental in building the interventional endoscopy program from the ground up.
  • For pediatric patients with pancreaticobiliary disorders, interventional endoscopy represents a significant milestone in the fight against these diseases.

Canon Medical Systems and Olympus Announce Business Alliance regarding Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Canon Medical) and Olympus Corporation (Olympus), today announced that we have reached an agreement to collaborate on Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems.

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  • Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Canon Medical) and Olympus Corporation (Olympus), today announced that we have reached an agreement to collaborate on Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems.
  • Canon Medical will develop and manufacture diagnostic ultrasound systems used in Endoscopic Ultrasonography1 (EUS), and Olympus will perform the sales and marketing efforts.
  • Canon Medical has a history of more than 100 years in the diagnostic imaging systems business, including X-ray diagnostic systems, CT, MRI, and ultrasound diagnostic systems, and provides products and services to more than 150 countries and regions worldwide.
  • In the field of EUS, diagnostic ultrasound systems are very important, and we are pleased to have a cooperative relationship with Canon Medical, which has advanced ultrasound imaging technology.

Top Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Specialist, Dr. David P. Yamini, Receives Castle Connolly's 2023 Top Doctor® Award

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David Yamini has been selected as a 2023 Top Doctor® by Castle Connolly. Dr. Yamini is an accomplished physician who is double board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He serves patients in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, CA, treating diseases and disorders of the digestive system. Dr. Yamini's medical education, training, hospital appointments and disciplinary history were rigorously screened by the Castle Connolly physician-led research team. Castle Connolly publishes its list of Top Doctors at http://www.castleconnolly.com and in a wide variety of partner publications, magazines and affiliate websites. Around 7% of the nation's top board-certified, licensed physicians have been selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties. Individuals do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. David Yamini offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and has established a reputation as one of the best Los Angeles gastroenterologists and liver disease specialists. Dr. Yamini offers expertise in issues involving the digestive tract, biliary system, liver and pancreas, with a proficiency in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). He takes a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating patients with all types of gastrointestinal (GI) problems and disorders that affect the small and large intestine, stomach, esophagus, gallbladder, liver and pancreas, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), indigestion (dyspepsia), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dr. Yamini provides his patients with a superior level of compassionate and attentive personalized care.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David Yamini has been selected as a 2023 Top Doctor® by Castle Connolly.
  • Dr. Yamini's medical education, training, hospital appointments and disciplinary history were rigorously screened by the Castle Connolly physician-led research team.
  • Dr. David Yamini offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and has established a reputation as one of the best Los Angeles gastroenterologists and liver disease specialists .
  • "It is such an honor to be recognized by my peers for this award," says Dr. David Yamini.

Hemet Global Medical Center Voted “Best Hospital” in the Inland Empire by Press-Enterprise Readers for 2023

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemet Global Medical Center (“HGMC”), a KPC Health hospital, has been voted “Best Hospital” in the Inland Empire for 2023 by Press-Enterprise readers.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemet Global Medical Center (“HGMC”), a KPC Health hospital, has been voted “Best Hospital” in the Inland Empire for 2023 by Press-Enterprise readers.
  • The distinguished honor is part of the Press-Enterprise’s 28th Annual “Best of Inland Empire” Readers’ Choice awards for local businesses.
  • “Prior to KPC Health’s acquisition of Hemet Global Medical Center, this was a hospital on the brink of bankruptcy that many believed could not be saved,” said Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri, Founder and Chairman of the KPC Group.
  • KPC Health’s current system of hospitals includes seven full-service acute care hospitals located throughout southern California, including Orange County Global Medical Center, Chapman Global Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Hemet Global Medical Center, Menifee Global Medical Center, and Victor Valley Global Medical Center.

Digestive Health Center Joins GI Alliance

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DALLAS , June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Alliance, the nation's premier gastroenterology management organization, is excited to announce a partnership with Digestive Health Center in Ocean Springs, expanding GI Alliance's presence in Mississippi.

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  • DALLAS , June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Alliance , the nation's premier gastroenterology management organization, is excited to announce a partnership with Digestive Health Center in Ocean Springs, expanding GI Alliance's presence in Mississippi.
  • Digestive Health Center includes four office locations with four physicians, seven nurse practitioners, a registered dietitian, and 50 team members.
  • "This partnership with Digestive Health Center in Ocean Springs is a great addition to our existing Jackson and Hattiesburg practices providing services to Mississippi and the gulf coast region," said James Weber, M.D., CEO of GI Alliance.
  • "Digestive Health Center will immediately benefit from GI Alliance's Jackson-based operations and infrastructure."

MD Ranger’s 2023 Report: New Benchmarks Suggest Upward Pressure on Hospital Physician Contracts

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

MD Ranger, Inc. (“MD Ranger”) today announced the publication of new physician compensation benchmarks based on 2022 data.

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  • MD Ranger, Inc. (“MD Ranger”) today announced the publication of new physician compensation benchmarks based on 2022 data.
  • According to the MD Ranger database, the average hospital spends $9.6M annually on non-employment physician arrangements.
  • Benchmarks include ED Coverage, Medical Directorships, Administrative Services, Hospital-Based Services, Medical Staff Leadership, Telemedicine, Diagnostic Testing, and Clinical Hourly Rates.
  • This year, MD Ranger reports 17 new physician services, including per delivery payments, neuro-hospitalists, and trauma critical care payments.

Health Catalyst, GIQuIC Team Up to Power the Nation's Only Gastroenterology-Focused Clinical Registry

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

As noted in Health Catalyst's Q4 2022 earnings call announcement, GIQuiC which offers the only national gastroenterology-focused clinical registry, will utilize ARMUS by Health Catalyst's HYBRID Clinical Registry and Reporting solution to advance the extraction process, including a streamlined user experience, enhanced data capture process, and improved reporting.

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  • As noted in Health Catalyst's Q4 2022 earnings call announcement, GIQuiC which offers the only national gastroenterology-focused clinical registry, will utilize ARMUS by Health Catalyst's HYBRID Clinical Registry and Reporting solution to advance the extraction process, including a streamlined user experience, enhanced data capture process, and improved reporting.
  • "This collaboration will enhance the service we already provide to our registry participants by allowing GIQuIC to leverage the depth and breadth of offerings and prior experience and success Health Catalyst has with respect to registry services and healthcare analytics.
  • "Data abstraction and registry reporting are critical functions of healthcare organizations, and we are delighted GIQuIC has selected Health Catalyst to power this important work," said Dan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst.
  • "We look forward to an enduring partnership with the GIQuIC team and registry participants."

Top Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Specialist, Dr. David P. Yamini, is Named a 2023 Top Doctor by Los Angeles Magazine

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David Yamini has been placed on Los Angeles Magazine's "Top Doctor" list for 2023. His elite training, credentials and excellent bedside manner as a sought-after gastroenterologist and digestive disease specialist have once again earned him a spot on this coveted list. The magazine's decision for inclusion is made through an extensive nomination and review process conducted by PRS (Professional Research Services), which involves a peer-to-peer survey and voting from practicing physicians throughout Los Angeles County. The list of prominent physicians will appear in the upcoming issue of Los Angeles Magazine and is online at http://www.lamag.com/top-doctors.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David Yamini has been placed on Los Angeles Magazine's "Top Doctor" list for 2023.
  • His elite training, credentials and excellent bedside manner as a sought-after gastroenterologist and digestive disease specialist have once again earned him a spot on this coveted list.
  • The list of prominent physicians will appear in the upcoming issue of Los Angeles Magazine and is online at http://www.lamag.com/top-doctors .
  • At his practice, Dr. David Yamini offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and has established a reputation as one of the foremost Los Angeles gastroenterologist and liver disease specialist .

Global Pancreatic Fistula Treatment Market Report 2022-2028: A $2+ Billion Market in 2021 - Higher Adoption of Surgical Techniques to Drive Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

In 2021, surgical devices segment dominated the market owing to comparatively higher adoption of medical devices to diagnose and treat pancreatic fistula.

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  • In 2021, surgical devices segment dominated the market owing to comparatively higher adoption of medical devices to diagnose and treat pancreatic fistula.
  • Market is studied in order to understand the current and future market trends in the pancreatic fistula treatment market.
  • What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Pancreatic Fistula Treatment market?
  • Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Pancreatic Fistula Treatment market worldwide?

New GI Endoscopic Simulation-based Curricula to be Jointly Developed by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and Surgical Science

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Surgical Science to develop new gastrointestinal endoscopy (GI) simulation-based training and curricula for GI fellows and advanced fellows, as well as general and advanced endoscopists.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Surgical Science to develop new gastrointestinal endoscopy (GI) simulation-based training and curricula for GI fellows and advanced fellows, as well as general and advanced endoscopists.
  • Initial focus will be on accelerating learning via simulated experience in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
  • "ASGE is pleased to partner with Surgical Science to add simulation-based training to our portfolio of educational offerings for all segments of our membership."
  • ASGE provides a diverse, inclusive and engaged community to foster sharing, learning, advocacy and growth in GI endoscopy.