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August 7, 2015

GI News Round Up – 08/01/15 to 08/07/15

A collection of news articles on gastroenterology and other issues relevant to physicians and administrators in independent GI practices.

GI News

Capital Digestive Care and Cigna Collaborate to Improve Care and Lower Cost for Colonoscopy
Business Wire
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Diabetes Ups Risk for Pancreatitis and Vice Versa
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Monica J. Smith

The role of intra-abdominal fat in IBD uncovered
EurekAlert!
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Pilot study to assess decentralized data collection for patients with ulcerative colitis
Healio
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Delays in Diagnosis of Celiac Disease Worry Experts
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Kate O’Rourke

Hepatitis C, ulcerative colitis, and more: Advances in gastroenterology
American Pharmacists Association
Maria G. Tanzi


Independent Physician Practice News

Blue Cross joins forces with physician group
Chicago Tribune
Ameet Sachdev

Blue Cross offering physicians a peek into its trove of patient data
Crain’s Chicago Business
Kristen Schorsch


Colonoscopy

Screening colonoscopy linked to 50% lower colorectal cancer rate
The Clinical Advisor
Sandhya George

Probiotics after colonoscopy reduces abdominal symptoms
Financial Review
Jill Margo

Benefits of Frequent Colonoscopy Seen in IBD Patients
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Monica J. Smith


Ambulatory Surgery Centers

ASCA praises Congress for supporting Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 — 7 facts
Becker’s ASC Review
Mary Rechtoris

Capital Digestive Care and Cigna Collaborate to Improve Care and Lower Cost for Colonoscopy
Business Wire

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