Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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The obstacles in GI migration from the HOPD to ASC
There are several obstacles slowing the migration of gastroenterology procedures from the hospital outpatient departments to ASCs. -
United Digestive's 5-year recap: 20+ moves
Atlanta-based United Digestive has more than 60 clinics, 22 ASCs and 300 physicians across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. -
Solving the colonoscopy conundrum: 5 leaders' thoughts on shifting standards
Increased demand for colonoscopies paired with declining reimbursements are pushing many gastroenterology physicians to shift strategies. -
Dr. Eric Lorio joins Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates
Internal medicine specialist Eric Lorio, MD, has joined Marrero, La.-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. -
What all young gastroenterologists need to know
James Leavitt, MD, director of clinical quality and outcomes of Miami-based Gastro Health, joined Becker's to discuss what all new physicians need to know and how satisfied he is with his income. -
The medtech giants dominating gastroenterology
Here are nine medtech giants dominating gastroenterology: -
ChatGPT can accurately recommend patient colonoscopy intervals: Study
ChatGPT may be able to outperform gastroenterologists when it comes to determining rescreening and surveillance colonoscopy intervals for patients, according to a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. -
Colorectal Cancer Alliance partners with Blake Gastroenterology Associates, Penn Medicine
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has partnered with Philadelphia-based Blake Gastroenterology Associates, Gaudenzia Addiction Treatment & Recovery Services and the Penn Medicine population health team to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings for Black Philadelphians. -
Screening colonoscopy for a healthy patient in a hospital should be malpractice, CEO says
The demand for colonoscopies is skyrocketing as reimbursements sink, and many leaders feel ASCs are in a perfect position to mitigate that demand. -
6 gastroenterology executive moves
Here are six gastroenterologists who have taken on new leadership roles, as reported by Becker's since May 23: -
Geisinger expands GI fellowship program
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger is expanding its gastroenterology fellowship in an effort to combat specialist shortages. -
Why sinking colonoscopy pay is a growing threat
Gastroenterologists across the country are facing low reimbursement rates for colonoscopy demand. -
The payer trends concerning GI leaders
From reimbursement declines to anesthesia availability, George Dickstein, MD, vice president of clinical affairs of Gastro Health Massachusetts, joined Becker's to discuss the payer trends that are concerning him most. -
Northside Hospital Gwinnett opens endoscopy unit
Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Gwinnett has opened its Advanced Center for Interventional Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Services. -
Declining pay and 3 other trends to watch, per 1 healthcare leader
There are big changes happening in the healthcare industry in 2024, from the growing popularity of artificial intelligence to increased consolidation among practices nationwide. -
New Hampshire GI department sees 900 patients in 1st 3 months
In early March, Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital opened its first gastroenterology department and has already served 900 patients, according to a June 17 report from the The Keene Sentinel. -
What United Digestive has done since changing private equity partners
Just over a year ago, gastroenterology company United Digestive made the decision to end its partnership with private equity backer Frazier Healthcare Partners, which created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. -
The dire state of the gastroenterology workforce
Gastroenterology is shaping up to be the most in-demand specialty, with the shortage projected to reach 1,630 by 2025, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report. -
Patients with early-onset colorectal cancer do not require more frequent screening: Study
Patients with early-onset colorectal cancer do not require more frequent colonoscopy surveillance than recommended by current guidelines compared to patients with average-onset colorectal cancer, according to a May study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. -
'Peace of mind' for ASCs: How certified pre-owned equipment drives quality and savings
Ambulatory surgery centers across the U.S. are facing challenging market conditions — provider shortages, rising costs and wages, declining reimbursements and more. Prudent financial strategies are increasingly important.
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