Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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OSF Medical Group to open new gastroenterology office
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is opening a new OSF Medical Group gastroenterology office in Ottawa, Ill. -
South Georgia Medical Center adds 2 gastroenterologists
Jeff Anucha, MD, and Amrendra Mandal, MD, have joined South Georgia Medical Center Gastroenterology in Valdosta. -
Meet the COOs of the top GI groups
Here are the chief operating officers at four of the top gastroenterology-focused management service organizations: -
Healthcare CEO pay vs GI pay: 5 stats
Here are five key stats on how gastroenterologist pay stacks up compared to CEO pay: -
GI Alliance's activity isn't slowing down
Here are three deals GI Alliance has made that Becker's has reported on since June 2: -
GI Alliance gains Connecticut ASC through joint venture
GI Alliance has partnered with Coastal Digestive Care Center in New London, Conn. -
Medications most frequently prescribed by gastroenterologists
Omeprazole is the most frequently prescribed gastroenterology prescription, according to April 13 data from Definitive Healthcare, making up 17.60 percent of all prescribed GI medications. -
10 lowest paying states for gastroenterologists
Hawaii is the lowest paying state for gastroenterologists, with GI physicians there earning $108,423. The national average for all physicians specialists is $382,000, according to the most recent salary data from Medscape. -
UnitedHealthcare launched its new 'advanced notification' process 1 month ago: Here's how it's going
On June 1, UnitedHealthcare launched a new advanced notification process that requires physicians and practices to submit information on patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies. -
Virtua Health adds GI Genius to 5 hospitals
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health is now using Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy module at five of its hospitals, KYW Newsradio reported July 1. -
Dr. Monina Pascua on driving passion in gastroenterology
While gastroenterologists focus on providing care to patients, many have several other tasks at their practices daily, including improving coworker morale and enhancing the patient experience. -
GI Alliance, One GI and more: 10 updates in Q2
Here are 10 moves from three major gastroenterology groups that Becker's has reported in the second quarter of 2023: -
Minimally invasive surgery helps determine cancer spread early
Conducting staging laparoscopy on patients who have recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps with the early detection of cancer spread and determination of the cancer's stage, according to a June 29 news release from Mayo Clinic. -
Capsule endoscopy market predicted to surpass $1.09 trillion by 2030
The global capsule endoscopy market is predicted to see a 8.8 percent compound annual growth rate and exceed a value of $1.09 trillion by 2030, as investments and consumer preference for minimally invasive surgeries are on the rise. -
One GI appoints new SVP of payer strategy
One GI, a Nashville-headquartered network of independent gastroenterology practices, has appointed Sean Mercado as the senior vice president of payer strategy, according to a June 28 news release shared with Becker's. -
5 gastroenterology lawsuits in 1 year
Here are five lawsuits involving gastroenterologists or gastroenterology practices that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 12: -
One GI adds senior vice president of payer strategy
Nashville, Tenn.-based gastroenterology management services company One GI has appointed Sean Mercado as its senior vice president of payer strategy. -
Digestive Health Physicians Association weighs in on United's new 'advanced notification' process
In June, UnitedHealthcare attempted to clarify its new advanced notification process, which went into effect on June 1, in the wake of confusion among physicians and industry groups. -
GI Research Foundation awards $18.5M in grant funds
The GI Research Foundation's CA CURE campaign, which funds medical research efforts, had its largest grantmaking year in its 60-year history, awarding $18.5 million in grants in the fiscal year ending on June 30. -
Independence Health System recognized by ASGE for endoscopy services
Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System has earned recognition from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for its endoscopy units at Mount Pleasant, Pa.-based Frick Hospital, Latrobe (Pa.) hospital and Greensburg, Pa.-based Westmoreland Hospital and its Laurel Surgical Center in Greensburg and North Huntingdon, Pa.-based Norwin Surgical Center, according to a June 26 report from the Latrobe Bulletin.
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