Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Colonoscopies cost 55% more at hospitals compared to ASCs: Study
U.S. hospitals' facility fees for colonoscopy procedures covered by private health insurance are on average about 55% higher than facility fees billed by ASCs, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. -
3 hotspots for GI development
Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania saw huge growth in the gastroenterology field in 2023. -
What One GI did in 2023
Here are five moves from One GI that Becker's has reported on in 2023: -
Valley Hospital earns GI award for colonoscopy efforts
The American College of Gastroenterology has awarded Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Hospital with the SCOPY Staying Strong and Scoping On award, which recognized the hospital for its community outreach programs for colorectal cancer awareness. -
The GI companies to watch in 2024
Here are six gastroenterology groups to keep an eye on 2024: -
3 things GIs want in 2024
2023 has been a tumultuous year for healthcare, with physician shortages reported in nearly every specialty, declines in CMS reimbursements, and rapid changes in artificial intelligence and its usage. -
GI groups continue to fight against UnitedHealthcare's 'hasty' advance notification program
The American Gastroenterological Association and 17 patient advocacy organizations have submitted a letter to UnitedHealthcare calling on the payer to reverse its advance notification program, which went into effect earlier this year. -
What's on GI specialists' holiday wish lists?
Headed into the holiday season, medical specialists are making their "dream" wish lists not just for themselves, but for their practices and patients as well. -
What's next for GI tech?
Robotics, artificial intelligence and other technologies have made waves in the gastroenterology sector. These innovations have made minimally invasive procedures more accessible, treatment and detection more successful and increase efficiency in procedures. -
5 GI device companies to know
Here are five medical device and technology companies with gastroenterology portfolios to know: -
3 gastroenterologist lawsuits in 2023
Here are three legal battles involving gastroenterologsits that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 1: -
6 celebrities raising GI cancer awareness
Throughout 2023, several major celebrities have teamed up to raise awareness for colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening options. -
30 new GI centers in 2023
Here are 30 gastroenterology and endoscopy centers that were opened or announced in 2023: -
Dak Prescott joins Ryan Reynolds to raise colorectal cancer awareness
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and actor Ryan Reynolds' Lead from Behind campaign to raise awareness for screenings. -
Colorectal cancer screening rates by state
Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, according to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings. -
How United Digestive fared in 2023
From getting a new private equity partner to adding GI Genius to its ASCs, United Digestive has had a big year. -
GI Partners launches real estate investment joint venture to focus on medical buildings
GI Partners, a private equity firm, has partnered with a group of former Healthcare Trust of America executives for a new joint venture focused on investing in medical outpatient buildings, according to a Dec. 7 report from the Phoenix Business Journal. -
Allied Digestive Health strikes AI partnership
Allied Digestive Health, the third largest gastroenterology organization in the country, has partnered with Suki, a provider of voice artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions. -
Oshi Health expands virtual GI care to more employers
Virtual gastrointestinal clinic Oshi Health has partnered with advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson to offer a digestive health solution for WTW clients. -
Iowa hospital to add GI services
Sioux City, Iowa-based Unity Point Health-St. Luke's has begun offering gastroenterology services, expanding to meet patient demand in the area, according to a Dec. 5 report from local NBC affiliate KTIV.
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