Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Colon cancer continues to disproportionately impact minority communities: 7 things to know
Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to get colorectal cancer and 40 percent more likely to die from it than most other groups, according to research by the American Cancer Society. -
Why gastroenterologists 'breathed a sigh of relief' when UHC rolled back prior authorization plans
In June, UnitedHealthcare announced its new advanced notification for patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies. -
The biggest misconceptions about gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a very common medical specialty, but it is not without its misconceptions. -
Gastroenterologist billing $1.5M higher than average
The annual average billing amount to commercial payers from medical specialists is around $3.8 million, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. -
4 endoscopy updates
Here are four endoscopy updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 17: -
Gastroenterology and ASCs: 5 things to know
Gastroenterology has made a name for itself in the ASC industry. -
3 major trends gastroenterology leaders are eyeing
Three gastroenterology leaders joined Becker's to discuss the major trends they are keeping a close eye on. -
The advice gastroenterologists would give their younger selves
Three gastroenterologists recently joined Becker's to share the advice they would give their younger selves. -
Gastro Care Partners implements new EHR platform
Gastroenterology services provider Gastro Care Partners plans to implement ModMed's gastroenterology-specific technology through its more than 45 providers across multiple ASCs and practices. -
5 ASCs with the highest volume of colonoscopies
Out-of-pocket costs for colonoscopies remain high for patients, even in the ASC setting, with costs sometimes ranging between $1,250 and $4,800, according to data from Definitive Healthcare. -
2 gastroenterology leaders on the move
Here are two leaders that have landed leadership positions in the gastroenterology-focused management service organization space that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 28: -
Why investors are eyeing gastroenterology
Investors are keeping a close eye on gastroenterology, according to McDermott Health's "2023 Physician Practice Management" report. -
East Alabama Health opens new GI center
Opelika-based East Alabama Health has opened the new Gastroenterology Center of East Alabama Medical Center to identify, treat and prevent gastrointestinal conditions and digestive issues. -
Harbin Clinic earns endoscopy society's quality, safety recognition
Rome, Ga.-based Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab has earned a three-year renewal recognition from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy that honors the center's dedication to quality and safety, according to a Sept. 3 report from Coosa Valley News. -
Gastro Care Partners taps new COO
Gastroenterology management services company Gastro Care Partners has tapped Candace Baer as its new chief operating officer. -
Gastro Health acquires Florida practice
Gastro Health has acquired Gastroenterology Consultants of Polk County in Davenport, Fla. -
United Digestive's activity ramps up
Here are three moves from United Digestive that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 8: -
United Digestive transitions endoscopy centers to new cloud-based platform
Leading gastroenterology practice manager United Digestive has partnered with software and automated workflow solutions platform Provation to standardize documentation across all of its endoscopy facilities. -
Cost of an upper GI endoscopy by state: ASC vs. HOPD
ASCs are typically the less expensive site of care to receive an upper GI endoscopy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
3 gastroenterology facilities opening
Here are three gastroenterology facilities that have opened or have plans to open that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:
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