Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Gastroenterologist pay by the numbers: 16 stats
Gastroenterology has consistently been among the top 10 highest-earning specialties in the U.S. -
What midcareer gastroenterologists earn in 10 US cities
Midcareer gastroenterologists — those with 15-21 years of experience — who are self-employed earn an average salary of $504,580, according to figures from the Medscape Salary Explorer. -
Gastro Health, GI Alliance & more: 6 industry updates
Here are six updates on GI companies from the first quarter: -
Georgia endoscopy center awarded by nurse organization
Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab Rome (Ga.) is the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Professionalism Distinction from the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, WRGA Local News Now reported March 27. -
New GIs need to align themselves with like-minded colleagues, GI says
David Bridgers, MD, a gastroenterologist with One GI and Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Center of North Mississippi in North Oxford, spoke with Becker's to offer advice for new gastroenterologists. -
'There's so many things to be excited about': 1 GI's thoughts on the industry's future
While some shy away from change, others embrace it. -
Digestive Health Physicians Association's new president excited to pave way for women in GI
Latha Alaparthi, MD, was recently named the first female president and chair of the board of directors of the Digestive Health Physicians Association in Silver Spring, Md. -
Where gastroenterology consolidation is headed: One GI physician weighs in
Kevin Finnegan, MD, a gastroenterologist with One GI and Associated Endoscopy in Brentwood, Tenn., joined Becker's to discuss where consolidation is headed and what growth opportunities he sees in the industry. -
5 updates for gastroenterology leaders
From updated guidelines to new partnerships, here are five updates for gastroenterology leaders to know: -
PE GI Solutions opens digestive health center following Emerson Hospital partnership
PE GI Solutions partnered with Concord, Mass.-based Emerson Hospital to open Emerson Endoscopy & Digestive Health Center. -
Diagnostic imaging startup unveils 2 new colon cancer screening products
Diagnostic imaging startup Wision A.I. is expanding its product portfolio to include two new artificial intelligence-assisted software products to aid in colon cancer screening. -
Michigan hospital offers free CRC testing kits
McLaren Northern Michigan in Emmet County, Mich., is offering free colon cancer testing kits, local ABC affiliate WPBN reported March 18. -
New guidelines for GI bleeding
New guidelines regarding medications for gastrointestinal bleeding were jointly released by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology on March 21. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know: -
A new hope for recurrent C. diff patients: 2 GIs discuss the study behind potential new therapy
Two gastroenterologists spoke with Becker's to discuss research challenges, advice for early-career physicians and more. -
The upside to GI private practice: Gastro Health exec weighs in
Private equity-backed, Miami-based Gastro Health supports more than 340 physicians nationwide. -
5 GI power players
Below are five power players making waves in gastroenterology: -
Ulcerative colitis treatment gets FDA approval
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) has been approved by the FDA to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had a poor response or intolerance to one or more tumor necrosis factor blockers. -
'Know thyself': One gastroenterologist's answer to avoiding burnout
Ben Bradenham Jr., MD, a gastroenterologist at Gastrointestinal Specialists in Richmond, Va., joined Becker's to discuss how physician education is failing in attempts to counter burnout. -
Georgia hospital adds noninvasive esophageal cancer screening
The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta is now offering a noninvasive screening for esophageal cancer with a new device, local ABC affiliate WJBF reported March 16.