Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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America's largest GI companies by number of physicians
As management services organizations continue to grow their presence in all healthcare specialties, five gastroenterology MSOs are currently leading the market in terms of number of managed physicians. -
The highest paid gastroenterologist in 10 major cities
On average, gastroenterologists nationwide earn $501,000 a year, according to the most recent data from Medscape. However, the highest paid gastroenterologists in cities including New York City and Los Angeles make far more, with salaries surpassing $650,000. -
Cost of colonoscopy with biopsy by state: ASC vs HOPD
ASCs are typically the cheaper site of care to receive a colonoscopy with a biopsy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
Idaho Falls Community Hospital opens pediatric GI facility
Idaho Falls Community Hospital has opened a new partner clinic, Pediatric Gastroenterology of Idaho, according to an Aug. 10 report from East Idaho News. -
Gastroenterologist pay by state in 2023
The average annual salary for gastroenterologists in the U.S. is $388,886, according to career website ZipRecruiter. -
Cost of a diagnostic colonoscopy by state
Iowa is the cheapest state to undergo a diagnostic colonoscopy, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
5 colonoscopy, endoscopy updates
Here are five colonoscopy and endoscopy updates Becker's has reported on since July 20: -
5 pay statistics gastroenterologists should know
Here are five compensation statistics gastroenterologists should know, using data from Medscape: -
Cost of colonoscopy screening in 10 cities
The average cost of a colonoscopy screening in New York City is $2,712, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a price transparency tool. -
United Digestive adds GI Genius in every managed ASC
Management services organization United Digestive has added Medtronic's GI Genius artificial intelligence endoscopy module at all 22 of its managed ASCs. -
US Digestive Health expands in Pennsylvania
Management services organization US Digestive Health has added Altoona, Pa.-based Blair Gastroenterology Associates, further expanding its presence in Central Pennsylvania. -
New York gastroenterologist charged with 50 more counts for assaulting patients
New York City-based gastroenterologist Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, has been charged with 50 new counts in criminal court for drugging and sexually assaulting several women, including a patient, The New York Times reported Aug. 7. -
5 fast facts on the state of gastroenterology
Here are five statistics offering insight into the field of gastroenterology recently: -
Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in Ohio
Ohio is home to 13 of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades. -
5 celebrities getting colonoscopies on camera
Colon cancer remains the second deadliest cancer in the U.S. in 2023, but it has a 90 percent survival rate with early detection and treatment. In the last year, five celebrities have publicly shared their colonoscopy journeys in an effort to encourage the general public to get checked for colorectal cancer. -
CVS Pharmacy rolls out at-home colorectal disease screening tests
CVS Pharmacy has begun rolling out Biomerica's EZ Detect colorectal disease screening test in more than 7,000 stores. -
AGA urges UnitedHealthcare to halt advanced notification program
The American Gastroenterological Association has written a letter to UnitedHealthcare on behalf of its physician members urging the insurer to withdraw its advanced notification program, which went into effect on June 1. -
American College of Physicians updates colorectal screening guidance
The American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal cancer screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk adults. The organization last issued guidance on screenings in 2019 but added several new guidance statements in an Aug. 1 study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. -
The incentive is being 'jeopardized': Why declining physician pay will affect the workforce
Many leaders worry that attracting competent physicians will become more difficult as pay continues to decline. -
6 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are six gastroenterologists that Becker's has reported on since July 12:
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