Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Gastroenterologist named chief digital and technology officer at Hospital for Special Surgery
Ashis Barad, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist, was named the first chief digital and transformation officer at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery. -
Utah Gastroenterology expands with new hire
Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12. -
Gastroenterologist's license revoked following harassment, procedure overutilization allegations
The Arkansas State Medical Board has revoked the license of gastroenterologist Alonzo Williams, MD, following accusations of sexual harassment and improper prescription practices, among other allegations, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 10. -
Consolidation pushing colonoscopies to HOPDs, driving Medicare cost surge: Study
The vertical integration of physician groups and health systems is pushing colonoscopies to be performed in hospital outpatient departments over ASCs, ultimately driving Medicare and patient out-of-pocket costs up, according to a study published July 25 in Science Direct. -
Gastroenterology of the Rockies taps board president
Louisville, Colo.-based Gastroenterology of the Rockies has named Joseph Cassara, MD, its chief medical officer, as president of the board. -
American Gastroenterological Association slams UnitedHealthcare gold card program
The American Gastroenterological Association has issued a statement regarding UnitedHealthcare's new gold card prior authorization program, which is set to take effect Oct. 1. -
The GI supergroups dominating the industry
Here are five gastroenterology groups dominating the industry: -
A flurry of moves revolutionizing gastroenterology in 2024
In the last eight months, the field of gastroenterology has seen significant and sizable healthcare developments, spanning clinical developments, technological progress, policy changes and leadership appointments. -
Gastroenterology of the Rockies opens new clinic
Gastroenterology of the Rockies is opening a new GI clinic and endoscopy center in Denver, Colo. -
Gastroenterologist has 30 years of misconduct, abuse complaints: Report
A Little Rock, Ark.-based physician faces 30 years of misconduct allegations, from sexual abuse to fraud, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 7. -
Free colonoscopies save CMS, private payers money: Study
Two new studies suggest that free colonoscopies –– covered under CMS provisions set in 2023 –– not only save lives, but also money for both Medicare and private payers. -
US GI pay by region
Here are the average annual salaries for gastroenterologists across major U.S. regions, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives." -
Bayhealth to launch Delaware's 1st adult GI fellowship program
Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth has earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for its new adult fellowship program. -
GI sign-on bonuses average $46K: Review
The average for sign-on bonuses for gastroenterologists were the highest among the top five most requested specialties and advanced practice providers, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives." -
West Virginia hospital opens 6K-square-foot GI facility
Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center has opened a new 6,000-square-foot gastroenterology facility, according to an Aug. 5 report from NBC affiliate WTOV. -
Texas GI group hires new GI specialist
Round Rock, Texas-based Austin Gastroenterology expands its GI coverage with a new hire. -
How gastroenterologist salaries changed over 6 years
Gastroenterologists have seen an average 4.94% year-over-year starting salary increase since 2018, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024, "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives." -
4 gastroenterologists making headlines
Here are four gastroenterologists that made headlines in July, as reported by Becker's since July 10: -
Family of patient who died during colonoscopy sues The Portland Clinic
The family of a patient who died during a colonoscopy in 2018 at the Portland (Ore.) Clinic is suing the facility for $50 million, according to an Aug. 1 report from the Courtroom View Network. -
Essentia Health-Duluth picks up new GI hire
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic (Minn.) is expanding its GI coverage by hiring Erica Williams, APRN, CNP, who specializes in gastroenterology.
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