Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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News anchor documents 1st colonoscopy
Journalist DeMarco Morgan, anchor at ABC News and co-anchor of "GMA3," documented his first colonoscopy experience, People reported Feb. 5. -
Why GIs aren't dropping Medicare patients
Despite ongoing physician fee cuts from Medicare, some gastroenterologists are making the tough decision not to drop patients over declining reimbursements. -
Nebraska's colonoscopy coverage bill advances
Nebraska state Sen. Carol Blood's proposed bill regarding the expansion of colonoscopy coverage has passed the first of three rounds of voting, NBC affiliate WOWT reported Feb. 6. -
Colonoscopy cost in 50 cities
Here is the average cost of a colonoscopy by state in outpatient hospital settings in the 50 most populous cities in the U.S., based on data from insurance company Sidecar Health's Care Calculator and population data from the Census Bureau published by Ballotpedia: -
GI Alliance breaks ground on Missouri ASC
Management organization GI Alliance has broken ground on an ASC in Kansas City, Mo., in conjunction with real estate company MedCore Partners and Cig Partners Two. -
Meet the leaders behind 3 top GI societies
Across the country, gastroenterological associations and organizations connect physicians with professional development, education and resources, as well as networking opportunities. -
Private equity has its eyes on gastroenterology. Here's why.
Private equity has staked its claim in gastroenterology. -
Gastro Health partners with Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialists
Gastro Health has finalized a partnership with Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialists in Orlando, Fla. -
3 gastroenterology leadership moves
Here are three gastroenterology-related leadership moves that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 8: -
The best GI hospitals in the 3 largest US cities
Healthgrades has released its annual list of the top specialty gastroenterology hospitals by state, including several facilities in the U.S.' three largest cities: New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. -
The best hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery: Healthgrades
Healthgrades recently released its rankings of the top hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery. -
Top hospitals for GI medical care in 20 states: Healthgrades
Healthgrades recently released its annual ranking of the top hospitals for gastrointestinal medical care in the U.S. -
4 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are four gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since Jan. 2: -
Cardinal Health acquires GI GPO
Global manufacturer and distributor Cardinal Health has acquired Specialty Networks, a technology-enabled group purchasing and practice enhancement organization, for $1.2 billion. -
Where is GI tech headed in the next 5 years?
From new procedures to evolving uses of artificial intelligence, here are seven notes on gastroenterological technology that ASCs and providers should monitor over the next five years: -
GI Alliance partners with AI company
GI Alliance has partnered with Ambience Healthcare to build a suite of artificial intelligence documentation tools, specifically for gastroenterology. -
8 gastroenterology group presidents to know
Here is an overview of the actively serving presidents of eight gastroenterological societies: -
GIs see highest board certification pass rates of any specialty
About 96% of future gastroenterologists passed their initial board certification exam on the first try in 2023, according to new data from the American Board of Internal Medicine. -
Gastroenterology's reimbursement problem
Low reimbursement rates have plagued gastroenterology for years. Here's what gastroenterologists have to say about how it's affecting the field. -
Cass Health strikes partnership with Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates
Atlantic, Iowa-based Cass Health has partnered with Omaha, Neb.-based Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates to bring two GI specialists to Cass, according to a Jan. 25 report from Western Iowa Today.
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