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41. Robots could complicate bottom line for some specialties
... "The big thing continues to be the growth in minimally invasive surgery to deliver better outcomes and widen patient access," William Sellers, MD, chief of colorectal surgery at St. Charles Hospital in ...13 September 2024 -
42. Effects of new ACG, ASGE colonoscopy guidelines 'unclear'
... how patients will receive colonoscopies in the future. Colonoscopies remain the primary mode of prevention for colorectal cancer, and they are often recommended in patients who are over 45. ACG ...12 September 2024 -
43. 3 payer updates impacting ASCs
... others are more skeptical. "Ultimately, our concern is for our patients. UHC's gold card program risks disrupting their access to timely care. … With colorectal cancer rates rapidly rising among younger ...10 September 2024 -
44. Colonoscopy's new gold standard
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening ...09 September 2024 -
45. FDA clears 1st cloud-based colonoscopy system
Odin Medical, an affiliate of Olympus, has earned FDA clearance for the first cloud-based AI platform designed to detect colorectal polyps during colonoscopies. The Caddie, a computer-aided detection ...05 September 2024 -
46. Institute finds waste in US $43B yearly cancer screening cost
... colorectal, cervical or breast cancer. Another study found that a quarter of cancer centers don't follow evidence-based federal guidelines for prostate screening, recommending that men be screened for cancer ...04 September 2024 -
47. UnitedHealthcare releases gold-card eligible procedure codes
... UHC's gold card program risks disrupting their access to timely care. … With colorectal cancer rates rapidly rising among younger Americans, it is especially important for UHC to refrain from imposing barriers ...03 September 2024 -
48. Colon cancer blood test raises eyebrows
In July, the FDA approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer screenings that was able to detect 83% of Stage 1, 2 or 3 colorectal cancers in studies. But as Amol Akhade, MD, and medical oncologist, ...28 August 2024 -
49. 5 game-changing colonoscopy updates in 2024
Here are five legislative moves and studies that are shifting colorectal cancer care: 1. Beginning Jan. 1, all insured Illinois residents will have free access to all colonoscopies deemed medically ...28 August 2024 -
50. Weighing the risks of colonoscopies in older patients
The recommended age range for colorectal cancer screenings via colonoscopy in the U.S. is 45-75. The benefits of colonoscopies are considered to be considerably diminished after this age. This is due ...26 August 2024 -
51. 5 numbers shaping the colonoscopy market
... Colonoscopies cost an average $1,224 in hospital outpatient departments. 83% — The accuracy of detection of colorectal cancer by a blood test recently approved by the FDA. 1,630 — The projected national ...22 August 2024 -
52. City of Hope Orange County taps executive medical director of colorectal surgery
Irvine, Calif.-based City of Hope Orange County has tapped Alessio Pigazzi, MD, PhD, as clinical professor of surgery, executive medical director of colorectal surgery and vice chair of clinical network ...22 August 2024 -
53. Improving polyp detection in colonoscopy: How two physician leaders are driving ADR with innovation
... Colonoscopy is a common, well-established procedure used to detect precancerous polyps — the most common of which are called adenomas and can progress to colorectal cancer. A healthcare provider's adenoma ...22 August 2024 -
54. Are more frequent colonoscopies the key to stifling the CRC climb?
In 2021, the official recommended age for screening colonoscopies was decreased from 50 to 45. But with colorectal cancers on the rise in younger populations, some gastroenterologists are asking if further ...21 August 2024 -
55. The uncertain future of colonoscopies
Recently, U.S cancer screening costs hit $43.2 billion annually. Screening colonoscopies accounted for $23.7 billion, or 55%, of that cost. All other colorectal cancer screening methods, such as stool ...16 August 2024 -
56. Northside Hospital adds GI Genius
... performed Aug. 14. Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer diagnosed in the U.S., and more than 4,500 new cases are expected in Georgia in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute. ...15 August 2024 -
57. GI's biggest concerns in the next 10 years
Several factors point to room for growth for gastrointestinal practices: the mandated age for colonoscopies is now 45 instead of 50, new colorectal cancer screenings are being developed and the prevalence ...14 August 2024 -
58. Fecal screenings cut colorectal cancer mortality 33%: Study
Fecal immunochemical tests can reduce colorectal cancer mortality rates by 33%, according to a July 19 study published in JAMA Network Open. Fecal tests also result in a 42% reduction in deaths from ...13 August 2024 -
59. American Gastroenterological Association slams UnitedHealthcare gold card program
... risks disrupting their access to timely care. … With colorectal cancer rates rapidly rising among younger Americans, it is especially important for UHC to refrain from imposing barriers to the vital care ...08 August 2024 -
60. A flurry of moves revolutionizing gastroenterology in 2024
... Here is an overview of developments that have transformed gastroenterology in 2024. Clinical developments • The FDA approved a new, noninvasive screening test for colorectal cancer created by Palo ...07 August 2024