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In 2026, we plan to focus on integrating tools that make our practice more efficient and more sustainable. Our goal is to improve the experience at every level: smoother, more transparent care for patients; more streamlined, less frustrating workflows for staff; and a more manageable, rewarding day-to-day for providers.

– Mankanwal Sachdev, MD, F¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï
Arizona Center for Digestive Health
¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee
2026 ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï GI Unit Leadership Course Faculty

We will be transitioning to [a specialized module within our broader electronic health record system] and are most excited to introduce self-scheduling of direct access procedures to our patients!

– Shreya Patel, MD, MPH
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Practice Operations Committee

We’re kicking off 2026 by doubling down on standardization and actionable analytics. Our focus is to operationalize a consistent playbook across all sites while leveraging quality and efficiency data to drive smarter capacity planning. The goal is to create a more predictable, high-performing service line from day one.

– Neal Kaushal, MD, MBA
Integris Health Medical Group - Gastroenterology
¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Practice Operations Committee
2026 ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï GI Unit Leadership Course Director

In 2026 we plan to start with intention: aligning our goals, celebrating our strengths, and launching a shared dashboard that creates clarity and purpose. Beginning the year with connection and transparency will set the tone for success.

– Ekta Gupta, MD
Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology
¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Practice Operations Committee

Reduce use of single-use items to promote sustainability in endoscopy.

– Deepak Agrawal, MD, MPH, F¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï
UT Health Austin Dell Medical School Digestive Health
¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee
¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Sustainable Endoscopy Task Force