Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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The ASCs with the highest prices above Medicare in 13 states focus on endoscopy
Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee's Forum of Indiana, has named the ASCs charging the highest percentage above Medicare payments to commercial insurers in every state based on the facility's Medicare reimbursement rate. -
What's causing gastroenterology's workforce shortage?
The increased demand for gastroenterology services combined with the limited number of gastroenterologists has caused trouble for the industry's workforce. -
162 gastroenterologists celebrated as 'Exceptional Women in Medicine' by Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly recognized 162 female gastroenterologists for their achievements in medicine on this year's "Exceptional Women in Medicine" list. -
Illinois Gastroenterology Group to settle 227,943-patient suit alleging failure to protect information
Gurnee-based Illinois Gastroenterology Group, an affiliate of GI Alliance, has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve a class-action settlement alleging it failed to protect the private information of 227,943 patients in an October 2021 data breach, according to a March 27 report from Top Class Actions. -
Gastroenterologist vs. general surgeon pay in 40 states
Gastroenterologists earn less than general surgeons in every state, according to 2022 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
3 statistics on gastroenterologist pay to know
Here are three quick statistics on gastroenterologist pay from Doximity's "2023 Physician Compensation Report" that healthcare leaders should know. -
Medtronic partnership launches innovation website for GI Genius modules
Medtronic has partnered with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Nvidia to create a platform for third-party developers to build artificial intelligence models that can be used with Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy modules. -
25 best hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center was named the top children's hospital for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report. -
Johns Hopkins spinoff launches GI cancer detection test
Previse, a health research company developed by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University, has launched its first laboratory-developed test, Esopredict, for the detection of esophageal cancer. -
RedHill launches warranty program for GI medication
Biopharmaceutical company RedHill has launched a money-back warranty program for its Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, Talicia. -
Computer-aided colonoscopy doesn't always increase adenoma detection: study
Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies may not result in improved adenoma detection, according to a study published March 9 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. -
Top GI hospitals in New York for 2023, per 4 publications
Several publications ranked the top gastroenterology facilities for 2023, including Newsweek, Healthgrades and Medscape. Here are the top GI hospitals and facilities in New York, per four publications: -
51 GI facilities receive 2022-2023 patient choice award
Fifty-one hospitals and health systems, including Phoenix-based Mayo Clinic and Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai, have received WebMD and Medscape's 2022-2023 patient choice award for gastroenterology, which takes into account a patient's top-choice health system when seeking care for GI issues. -
'Physician payment is always in the crosshairs': How reimbursement rates affect gastroenterologists
The combination of decreased physician reimbursements and increased procedure costs continues to put physician pay in peril. -
New York Hospital CEO captures his colonoscopy experience on camera
New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem CEO Georges Leconte filmed his routine colonoscopy experience to de-stigmatize the procedure and to encourage New Yorkers to get screened. -
'Patients should flee from UnitedHealthcare' amid changes to prior authorization, says 1 gastroenterologist
UnitedHealthcare, an insurer of 45 million patients worldwide, has announced changes to its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care, set to take effect June 1. -
Skyline Endoscopy Center remaining open amid neighboring Banner ASC closure
Loveland, Colo.-based Banner Surgery Center recently announced plans to close its doors March 31, prompting concerns from patients that the Skyline Endoscopy Center would also close, as both are located in the Skyline Medical Pavilion, according to a March 15 report from BizWest. -
Which gastroenterology group has the most locations?
As the gastroenterology industry continues to consolidate, GI-focused management service organizations are furthering the growth of their networks. -
This reimbursement issue poses a 'real challenge' for gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists are no strangers to reimbursement difficulties, but as new procedures arise so do coverage disputes. -
Colonoscope market to hit $6B by 2030
GlobalData predicts the colonoscope market will grow from $3.6 billion to $5.8 billion by 2030.
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