Episode #16: At Its Core, Gastrologix is a Collaborative (and the only GI-Specific group purchasing organization in the U.S.)

03/30/21 • 12 min

Kevin Harlen sits down for a conversation with Chris Metz and Steve Somers of Gastrologix, the presenting sponsors of Gastro Broadcast. Gastrologix was created to help independent GI practices to lower costs, operate more efficiently and expand services, so that GI physicians can remain independent and continue to provide a valuable alternative to the more expensive care provided in hospitals. Gastrologix also works as a business development organization, working with its members to create programs that help independent practices succeed. Join Kevin, Chris and Steve to hear how increased efficiencies and lower total costs result in savings to providers, patients and the entire health care system. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Original score by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 16

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Episode #15: Colonoscopy Preparation Doesn’t Need to be Difficult (a discussion of innovation in bowel cleansing)

During Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month in March, we’re hosting a series of conversations with physicians about the importance of being screened. This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Pradeep Bekal of the Ohio Gastroenterology & Liver Institute and Dr. William Stern of Capital Digestive Care in the Washington DC metro area, about an innovative colonoscopy preparation that both practices offer to their patients. There are five HyGIeaCare centers in the U.S. that are using the HygiPrep system, which provides a gentle bowel prep for colon cleansing with an infusion of warm, gravity-flow, filtered water to cleanse the colon. Join Dr. Gunaratnam, Dr. Bekal and Dr. Stern for a discussion of the importance of CRC screening and one tool that their practices are using to help remove barriers to getting screened. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Original score by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 15

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Episode #17: Remembering the Dark Days of March and April (telehealth was a lifesaver in 2020 and remains a useful tool)

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Phoenix, Ariz. has experienced several surges in cases, becoming a hot spot for COVID-19 more than once. This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Paul Berggreen of Arizona Digestive Health about how his practice implemented telehealth in the early days of the pandemic. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and Dr. Berggreen as they discuss their experiences with telehealth, the role it plays in treating their patients, and how telehealth services will evolve in the future. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Original score by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 17