Working Towards Stronger Performance in 2026

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, FASGE
Arizona Center for Digestive Health
ASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee
2026 ASGE 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
ASGE 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
ASGE Practice Operations Committee
2026 ASGE 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
ASGE Practice Operations Committee

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

– Deepak Agrawal, MD, MPH, FASGE
UT Health Austin Dell Medical School Digestive Health
ASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee
ASGE Sustainable Endoscopy Task Force