Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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2 conflicting colonoscopy guidelines
The jury is still out on several guidelines regarding screening colonoscopies, despite rising colorectal cancer rates. -
The ‘workhorse’ of GI & endoscopy: How advanced tools are driving efficiency and patient safety
Gastrointestinal and endoscopy practices are facing multiple challenges that negatively affect their bottom line — such as persistent anesthesiologist shortages, high staff turnover, rising patient demand and low reimbursement rates. -
State awards UAB $120,000 for colonoscopy screening project
The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Cancer Prevention and Control Division has awarded two University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Surgery professors a $120,000 grant to continue a free colorectal cancer screening project. -
Rome Health expands GI services
Rome (N.Y.) Health is expanding its gastroenterology services with the addition of a new specialist and expanded appointment opportunities for colonoscopies. -
Gastroenterology in the news: 5 updates
Here are five of the latest government updates affecting the field of gastroenterology, as reported by Becker's since March 6: -
American Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy launches AI institute
The American Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy has launched an artificial intelligence institute for gastroenterology. -
The average cost of an upper GI endoscopy in the US: A payment breakdown
Undergoing an upper GI endoscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $1,109 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. -
6 colonoscopy updates
Here are six updates on colonoscopies in the U.S. since April 25: -
How GI pay has evolved in the last 5 years
The average annual compensation for gastroenterologists has increased by about 20% since 2019, according to data from Medscape. -
Medtronic capsule endoscopy kit cleared by FDA
Medtronic's single-use capsule endoscopy system has been approved by the FDA. -
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons taps new board, committee members
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, which comprises more than 7,000 providers, has added new members to its board and investment committee. -
The best health system for GI in every state, per Castle Connolly
Four of the five best health systems for gastroenterology in 2024 are located in New York, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly. -
Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn opens new facility
New York City-based Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn has cut the ribbon on a new facility in Brooklyn. -
Illinois Senate unanimously passes colonoscopy coverage bill
The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will require insurance companies in the state to cover all colonoscopies deemed medically necessary. -
New York Gastroenterology Associates partners with Lynx.MD
New York City-based New York Gastroenterology Associates has announced a collaboration with medical data platform Lynx.MD. -
Gastroenterology groups getting snapped up: 5 deals to know
Gastroenterology groups are continuing to get bigger — at least 108 gastroenterology practices consolidated between 2019 and 2023 and more than 12 gastroenterology companies expanded their footprint in 2023. -
3 states with the best GI ASCs
U.S. News & World Report recently debuted its list of the top ASCs in the nation for gastroenterology care. -
Surgery Partners inks deal with GI ASCs
ASC chain Surgery Partners has inked a deal with New York City-based Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center. -
The 10 AI algorithms FDA-cleared for gastroenterology
As of May 13, the FDA has cleared 882 AI/ML-enabled medical devices, including 10 gastroenterology products. -
Colonoscopy facility fees by state
Colonoscopies performed in the ASC setting often cost patients between $1,000 and $1,400, depending on the state they are performed in.
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