The establishment of an interdisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) center is associated with improved healthcare utilization, according to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation. The study found that after the institution of the IBD center, hospitalizations per patient per year decreased, the number of patients on biologics increased, and there was an improvement in the total number of hospitalizations and length of hospital stay. The findings suggest that the coordinated collaboration of healthcare professionals and the implementation of specialized services can lead to better patient care and outcomes in IBD management. [Extracted from the article]