Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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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. -
Another celebrity undergoes colonoscopy on camera to raise cancer awareness
Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 report from Newsweek. -
'The $54M question': How insurance could affect new GI cancer screening options
On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample, providing a less invasive option for patients who are hesitant about traditional screening methods. -
What's missing in gastroenterology payer conversations
Three gastroenterology or endoscopy center leaders joined Becker's to discuss what's missing in conversations with payers: -
'A long time coming': Gastroenterologists laud new colorectal cancer screening option
On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample. -
Colonoscopy in the headlines: 7 updates
Here are seven stories involving colonoscopy or colorectal cancer treatment that Becker's as reported on since July 1: -
FDA approves blood test for colon cancer screenings
The FDA has approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that only requires a sample of blood, The New York Times reported July 29. -
Racial disparities tied to colorectal cancer detection, patient outcomes
A study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found significant racial disparities when it comes to follow-up rates for colonoscopies and the quality of colonoscopy performed. -
Another GI chain implements AI solutions
Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI is implementing artificial intelligence solutions to improve patient care. -
Behind this gastroenterologist's key to collaborative success
Ongoing clinician burnout, staffing shortages and rising supply costs have consistently been cited as some of the most significant industrywide issues among healthcare professionals — regardless of care setting. -
10 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs
The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here's 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies: -
Top pediatric gastroenterology hospitals in the US: Newsweek
Newsweek has partnered with research firm Statista to release its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology. -
3 celebrities share colonoscopies to increase awareness
Colon cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S. in 2023, and in people younger than 55 rates have been increasing by 1% to 2% a year since the mid-1990s, according to the American Cancer Society. -
Meet the gastroenterologists of the 10 top hospitals for GI
Gastroenterologist Darrell Pardi, MD, is the chair of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, which was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. -
Former AMA president undergoes colonoscopy at Wisconsin VA
In March, the American Medical Association's immediate past president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, underwent a colonoscopy at the Milwaukee (Wis.) VA Medical Center. -
Weight loss drugs and GI: Side effects providers should know
A rise in popularity in glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy is causing concern in the medical community over potential side effects for various physician specialties, according to a July 17 report from Medscape.
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