Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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How the payer tug of war is changing the GI workforce
Gastroenterologists continue to play tug of war with payers over reimbursement rates. -
AGA warns that blood tests should not replace colonoscopies
A new colorectal cancer blood test shows promise, but the American Gastroenterological Association says it's not a substitute for colonoscopy. -
Novant expanding GI services in rural North Carolina
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health surgeons will begin offering care at Novant Health's Pender Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., according to a March 14 report from local news affiliate WECT. -
5 female gastroenterologists to know
Here are five women in gastroenterology to know: -
The factors fueling the gastroenterologist staffing fire
Ongoing shortages of medical professionals have led to persistent problems across the care continuum for providers of all specialties — and gastroenterologists have not been spared. -
10 least overweight cities in the US
Seattle is the least overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
8 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs
Here are eight things about ASC-based colonoscopies that leaders should know: -
Capital Digestive Care launches GI disorder prediction tool
Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care, the largest private GI practice in the Mid-Atlantic, has launched LGI-Flag, an AI-driven algorithm used to flag individuals at risk for lower GI disorders that warrant further evaluation. -
Mercy Health, Frederick Gastroenterology Associates enter care partnership
Digestive health, liver, obesity and GI cancer specialists with Mercy Health Services/Mercy Medical Center will begin seeing patients in collaboration with Frederick (Md.) Gastroenterology Associates. -
New Hampshire hospital opens GI department
Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital opened its first gastroenterology department, according to a March 11 report from The Keene Sentinel. -
Sanford Health offers AI-assisted colonoscopies
A Sanford Health location in Fargo, N.D., has added Medtronic's GI Genius for artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies, Valley News Live reported March 11. -
5 gastroenterology practices to know
Here are five gastroenterology groups that have made headlines recently: -
The rise of gastroenterology supergroups
Gastroenterology has seen massive consolidation as management service organizations and groups grow. -
10 most overweight cities in the US
McAllen, Texas, is the most overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
Where gastroenterology groups are growing
Here are four states where gastroenterology groups are expanding their footprint in 2024 so far: -
GI lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know
Over half (55%) of gastroenterologists would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Gastroenterologist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. -
White House names March GI cancer awareness month
The White House has declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to recognize cancer survivors, caregivers and their loved ones and raise awareness about the growing rates of CRC. -
Where endoscopy stands today
Here are five recent developments on endoscopies — some of which are changing gastroenterology. -
Pennsylvania lawmakers aim to expand colorectal screening coverage
Pennsylvania Reps. Pat Gallagher, Tarik Khan and Perry Warren announced their plan to introduce legislation that would update the state's insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings. -
Maine GI practice adds 2 providers, cuts colonoscopy wait time in half
Rockport, Maine-based Pen Bay Gastroenterology has added gastroenterologist Eric Elton, MD, and nurse practitioner Amber Mastronardi, MSN, to its team, according to a March 6 report from The Courier-Gazette.
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