Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Tampa General Hospital adds 2 GIs
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital Digestive Health Center has added gastroenterologists David Schwimmer, MD, and Sheldon Taub, MD, to its practice, according to a March 6 report from South Florida Hospital News. -
The colonoscopy conundrum
Gastroenterology physicians and practices are facing a major challenge: increased demand for colonoscopies amid declining reimbursements. -
Chicago physician invites news crew to 1st colonoscopy
Ngozi Ezike, MD, CEO of Sinai Chicago and former director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, invited NBC Chicago to film her first screening colonoscopy, the news outlet reported March 4. -
Intelligent Scopes launches GI platform
Intelligent Scopes, a provider of artificial intelligence solutions for gastroenterology practices, has launched a new platform named Helga AI-GEP. -
The factors benefitting, hurting gastroenterology
While technology has given gastroenterologists a leg up in the healthcare industry, there are still several factors that could drive them away from the field. -
Why GIs are leaving the field
Administrative burdens and payer challenges are two key factors that could lead gastroenterologists to leave the field. -
Granville Health System pays $2.5M for GI site
Oxford, N.C.-based Granville Health System has purchased a former medical center in Oxford for $2.5 million with plans to open a new gastroenterology facility, according to a Feb. 29 report from the Triangle Business Journal. -
Colorectal surgeon arrested, charged with making threats at hospital
A colorectal surgeon was arrested and is facing felony charges after authorities said he threatened to detonate a bomb at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Mich., MLive reported Feb. 29. -
The biggest issues gastroenterology leaders are following
Here are the biggest issues two GI leaders are following: -
Motus GI executive joins EndoSound as CEO
Scott Aldrich, former vice president at Motus GI, has joined EndoSound as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1. -
How artificial intelligence is changing gastroenterology
Artificial intelligence is showing promise in gastroenterology, and physicians are taking notice. -
4 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are four gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since Feb. 15: -
Florida hospital adds anesthesia-less endoscopies
Orlando (Fla.) Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has added the EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system to perform anesthesia-free endoscopies for pediatric patients over the age of 5, according to a Feb. 23 report from local news affiliate WFTV. -
3 GI practices to know
Here are three gastroenterology practices to know that Becker's has reported on so far in February: -
The big trends this gastroenterologist is watching
Low reimbursements and staff retention are just a few of the trends on gastroenterologists' minds. -
How GI salaries stack up
Gastroenterologist salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with GIs earning $501,000 annually, including base salaries, bonuses and stock options, according to Medscape's 2023 compensation report. -
West Virginia gastroenterologist charged with tax fraud, obstructing justice
A gastroenterologist in Wheeling, W.Va., has been indicted on charges of tax fraud and obstructing justice after authorities said he failed to pay more than $2.4 million in payroll taxes. -
3 endoscopy updates
Here are three endoscopy updates that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 14: -
Average reimbursements for the 15 most common GI procedures
In wake of CMS' recently finalized physician fee schedule, which reduces overall physician pay 1.25% in 2024, reimbursement changes have remained a persistent issue for gastroenterologists. -
5 power players in GI
Here are five gastroenterologists to know whose achievements Becker's has covered since Jan. 24:
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