Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Medtronic's GI president exits role
President of Medtronic's Endoscopy Operating Unit, Giovanni Di Napoli, is leaving his role. -
Gastroenterology the most in-demand specialty: 3 notes
Gastroenterologists are the most in-demand physician specialty, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report. -
How this gastroenterologist is raising awareness for colorectal cancer
The White House named March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how Benjamin Levy III, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, raised awareness this month. -
Gastroenterologist's Medicaid payments suspended amid fraud allegations
The Office of Medicaid Inspector General has suspended payments for a gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Ark., amid an investigation into fraud allegations, Arkansas Business reported March 26. -
How gastroenterologists can stay independent
Physicians crave independence, but what does it take to maintain it? -
3 GI firsts in 2024
Here are three firsts in the gastroenterology industry, as reported by Becker's this year: -
Fujifilm endoscopic imaging device gets clearance
Fujifilm received 510(k) clearance for its CAD Eye artificial intelligence-powered detection system for endoscopic imaging, the company said in a March 20 news release. -
5 power players in gastroenterology
Here are five gastroenterologists to know: -
Top physician practices for gastroenterology: Castle Connolly
Connecticut GI in Rocky Hill, Conn., is the top physician practice for gastroenterology, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly. -
Top hospitals, health systems for gastroenterology: Castle Connolly
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital and New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health are the top hospital and health system, respectively, for gastroenterology, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly. -
Colonoscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state
The average cost of a colonoscopy at a hospital outpatient department is $1,608, compared to $1,136 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator. -
The future of colonoscopy
Screening for colorectal cancer is getting much more refined. Here's how: -
New York gastroenterologist now faces 60 sex crime charges
Another patient has accused New York City gastroenterologist Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, of sexual abuse, NBC affiliate WNBC reported March 14. -
3 GI tech companies making waves
Here are three GI tech companies making waves in the field to know: -
How colonoscopy costs have changed: ASCs vs. HOPDs
The average cost to undergo a colonoscopy in the U.S. in 2024 is $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health — but how does that change depending on where the procedure is done? -
How the payer tug of war is changing the GI workforce
Gastroenterologists continue to play tug of war with payers over reimbursement rates. -
AGA warns that blood tests should not replace colonoscopies
A new colorectal cancer blood test shows promise, but the American Gastroenterological Association says it's not a substitute for colonoscopy. -
Novant expanding GI services in rural North Carolina
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health surgeons will begin offering care at Novant Health's Pender Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., according to a March 14 report from local news affiliate WECT. -
5 female gastroenterologists to know
Here are five women in gastroenterology to know: -
The factors fueling the gastroenterologist staffing fire
Ongoing shortages of medical professionals have led to persistent problems across the care continuum for providers of all specialties — and gastroenterologists have not been spared.
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