1. Gastroenterologists' top priorities before the end of the year Full story

2. Physicians' cost cutting tactics Full story

3. Routine colonoscopy cost by state: HOPD vs ASC Full story

4. The next five years of GI are quickly approaching. Be prepared by attending panels focused on the future of GI at Becker's ASC Annual Meeting on Oct. 27-29 in Chicago. Physicians, contact Scott Jones at sjones@beckershealthcare.com to learn how to attend for free.

5. Medtronic in GI: 5 updates Full story

6. Florida pain clinic barred from prescribing opioids, other medications Full story

7. 5 gastroenterology ASCs to know Full story

8. 13 gastroenterology updates Full story

9. It's hard enough for ASCs to secure profitable supply chain contracts — don't make it harder with a disjointed digital system. Here's a solution.

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1. Why did a flu, COVID ‘twindemic’ never happen? What's the value of wearing a mask when others don’t? Check out these 8 must-reads to find out. 

2. AI is becoming the standard in health systems for a good reason - it can predict changing patient volumes with great accuracy. Read why AI is critical to an organization matching staffing to volume.

3. Would former patients recommend your hospital to others? Read about the touchpoints that strengthen that brand experience.