Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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3 statistics on gastroenterologist pay to know
Here are three quick statistics on gastroenterologist pay from Doximity's "2023 Physician Compensation Report" that healthcare leaders should know. -
Medtronic partnership launches innovation website for GI Genius modules
Medtronic has partnered with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Nvidia to create a platform for third-party developers to build artificial intelligence models that can be used with Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy modules. -
25 best hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center was named the top children's hospital for pediatric gastroenterology in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report. -
Johns Hopkins spinoff launches GI cancer detection test
Previse, a health research company developed by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University, has launched its first laboratory-developed test, Esopredict, for the detection of esophageal cancer. -
RedHill launches warranty program for GI medication
Biopharmaceutical company RedHill has launched a money-back warranty program for its Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, Talicia. -
Computer-aided colonoscopy doesn't always increase adenoma detection: study
Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies may not result in improved adenoma detection, according to a study published March 9 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. -
Top GI hospitals in New York for 2023, per 4 publications
Several publications ranked the top gastroenterology facilities for 2023, including Newsweek, Healthgrades and Medscape. Here are the top GI hospitals and facilities in New York, per four publications: -
51 GI facilities receive 2022-2023 patient choice award
Fifty-one hospitals and health systems, including Phoenix-based Mayo Clinic and Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai, have received WebMD and Medscape's 2022-2023 patient choice award for gastroenterology, which takes into account a patient's top-choice health system when seeking care for GI issues. -
'Physician payment is always in the crosshairs': How reimbursement rates affect gastroenterologists
The combination of decreased physician reimbursements and increased procedure costs continues to put physician pay in peril. -
New York Hospital CEO captures his colonoscopy experience on camera
New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem CEO Georges Leconte filmed his routine colonoscopy experience to de-stigmatize the procedure and to encourage New Yorkers to get screened. -
'Patients should flee from UnitedHealthcare' amid changes to prior authorization, says 1 gastroenterologist
UnitedHealthcare, an insurer of 45 million patients worldwide, has announced changes to its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care, set to take effect June 1. -
Skyline Endoscopy Center remaining open amid neighboring Banner ASC closure
Loveland, Colo.-based Banner Surgery Center recently announced plans to close its doors March 31, prompting concerns from patients that the Skyline Endoscopy Center would also close, as both are located in the Skyline Medical Pavilion, according to a March 15 report from BizWest. -
Which gastroenterology group has the most locations?
As the gastroenterology industry continues to consolidate, GI-focused management service organizations are furthering the growth of their networks. -
This reimbursement issue poses a 'real challenge' for gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists are no strangers to reimbursement difficulties, but as new procedures arise so do coverage disputes. -
Colonoscope market to hit $6B by 2030
GlobalData predicts the colonoscope market will grow from $3.6 billion to $5.8 billion by 2030. -
Top 5 best paying cities for gastroenterologists
Dayton, Ohio, is the best paying city for gastroenterologists of any experience level regardless of practice setting, paying an average salary of $510,925, according to the Medscape Salary Explorer. -
Cleveland Clinic GI department establishes pancreatic care center
Cleveland Clinic's Weston (Fla.) department of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition — part of its digestive disease center — has established a center for pancreatic care, according to a March 9 report from South Florida Hospital News. -
How the gastroenterology gender gap has changed since 2010
Since 2010, over half of practicing gastroenterologists in the U.S. have been women, according to data from career website Zippia. -
Oshi Health appoints new CFO, CCO
Gastrointestinal health company Oshi Health has appointed two digital health veterans, Randy Forman and Ryan Powers, as its chief commercial officer and chief financial officer. -
15 medications most frequently prescribed by gastroenterologists
Nearly 1.9 million Americans received prescriptions for the proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole, the most frequently prescribed gastroenterology medication in 2021, according to 2022 data from Definitive Healthcare.
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