Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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2 gastroenterologists weigh in on CMS' proposed pay cuts
CMS suggested a 3.34 percent conversion factor decrease in its proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. Two gastroenterologists connected with Becker's to discuss their thoughts on the proposal. -
Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in California
California is home to 10 of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades. -
GI patient sues Integris Health over personal information protection
A Bethany, Okla., resident is suing Oklahoma City-based Integris Health, alleging that the system allowed third parties to take personal patient healthcare information for advertising purposes, according to a July 14 report from The Oklahoman. -
'The answer is no': Why this GI CEO doesn't put physicians in hospitals
U.S. Digestive Health CEO Jerry Tillinger joined Becker's to discuss the obstacles of gastroenterology procedure migration to the outpatient setting. -
Nebraska surgery practice adds area's 1st gastroenterologist
Columbus (Neb.) General Surgery has added the first gastroenterologist in the Columbus community, Tyler McVay, MD, according to a July 14 report from The Columbus Telegram. -
Recommended colonoscopies at 40? What will disrupt the GI industry next
U.S. Digestive Health CEO Jerry Tillinger recently joined Becker's to discuss what he thinks will disrupt the gastroenterology industry next. -
OSF Medical Group to open new gastroenterology office
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is opening a new OSF Medical Group gastroenterology office in Ottawa, Ill. -
South Georgia Medical Center adds 2 gastroenterologists
Jeff Anucha, MD, and Amrendra Mandal, MD, have joined South Georgia Medical Center Gastroenterology in Valdosta. -
Meet the COOs of the top GI groups
Here are the chief operating officers at four of the top gastroenterology-focused management service organizations: -
Healthcare CEO pay vs GI pay: 5 stats
Here are five key stats on how gastroenterologist pay stacks up compared to CEO pay: -
GI Alliance's activity isn't slowing down
Here are three deals GI Alliance has made that Becker's has reported on since June 2: -
GI Alliance gains Connecticut ASC through joint venture
GI Alliance has partnered with Coastal Digestive Care Center in New London, Conn. -
Medications most frequently prescribed by gastroenterologists
Omeprazole is the most frequently prescribed gastroenterology prescription, according to April 13 data from Definitive Healthcare, making up 17.60 percent of all prescribed GI medications. -
10 lowest paying states for gastroenterologists
Hawaii is the lowest paying state for gastroenterologists, with GI physicians there earning $108,423. The national average for all physicians specialists is $382,000, according to the most recent salary data from Medscape. -
UnitedHealthcare launched its new 'advanced notification' process 1 month ago: Here's how it's going
On June 1, UnitedHealthcare launched a new advanced notification process that requires physicians and practices to submit information on patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies. -
Virtua Health adds GI Genius to 5 hospitals
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health is now using Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy module at five of its hospitals, KYW Newsradio reported July 1. -
Dr. Monina Pascua on driving passion in gastroenterology
While gastroenterologists focus on providing care to patients, many have several other tasks at their practices daily, including improving coworker morale and enhancing the patient experience. -
GI Alliance, One GI and more: 10 updates in Q2
Here are 10 moves from three major gastroenterology groups that Becker's has reported in the second quarter of 2023: -
Minimally invasive surgery helps determine cancer spread early
Conducting staging laparoscopy on patients who have recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps with the early detection of cancer spread and determination of the cancer's stage, according to a June 29 news release from Mayo Clinic. -
Capsule endoscopy market predicted to surpass $1.09 trillion by 2030
The global capsule endoscopy market is predicted to see a 8.8 percent compound annual growth rate and exceed a value of $1.09 trillion by 2030, as investments and consumer preference for minimally invasive surgeries are on the rise.
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