WORKWEEK

Covid is still spreading through communities and is by no means “over.” However, sometime in July, the government is likely to decide whether to extend the public health emergency (PHE). If the PHE isn’t renewed, what will the implications be?  Implications for Hospitals, Clinicians and Providers Reimbursement ➡️ Medicare has increased reimbursement to hospitals by 20% for…

Private equity-backed firms are buying out gastroenterology practices left and right. There are no signs of slowing down. As one investment manager said: We are in the Golden Age of older rectums. The Deets Around 10% of all 14,000 gastroenterologists in the U.S. are currently partners or employed by a private equity-backed firm. The three largest PE-backed GI groups include: GI Alliance: 650+…

The Journal published Phase III clinical trial results of Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug, tirzepatide. If the drug name rings a bell, it’s because I discussed the preliminary results a couple of weeks ago. At the time, I emphasized these initial results were a big deal. This time, I’m emphasizing these final results are a huge deal that has implications for solving the metabolic…