Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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UnitedHealthcare changes prior authorization requirements for GI care
UnitedHealthcare, an insurer of approximately 45 million people worldwide, has announced changes to its prior authorization rules for gastroenterology care that will take effect June 1. -
Capital Digestive Care taps lab medical director
Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care named David Heydt, MD, medical director of Capital Digestive Care Laboratory effective March 1. -
University Gastroenterology expands outpatient infusion center
Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology has opened its expanded infusion center, which will provide GI and non-GI care to patients in an outpatient setting, according to a Feb. 28 press release sent to Becker's. -
New York medical center receives $2M for GI services expansion
New York City-based Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has received a $2 million grant to expand its gastroenterology services, according to a Feb. 27 report from the Brooklyn Paper. -
3 gastroenterologists' secrets to successful ASC ownership
As burnout, consolidation and workforce shortages continue to wreak havoc on healthcare, successful management strategies may be the key to maintaining growth, staffing and profit as the industry continues to evolve. -
Gastroenterologist burnout by the numbers
Like many physicians across specialities, gastroenterologists continue to be plagued by burnout. -
Why are gastroenterologists burned out?
Sixty-four percent of gastroenterologists cited "too many bureaucratic tasks" as the biggest contributor to burnout, according to Medscape's "Gastroenterologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023" released Feb. 24. -
Covenant Physician Partners adds AI-assisted polyp detection to 3 Hawaii endoscopy centers
Covenant Physician Partners, a physician services company, added Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device, GI Genius, to three Hawaii locations. -
Redding Gastroenterology transitions to new EHR
Redding (Calif.) Gastroenterology has transitioned to a new EHR, eClinicalWorks, the largest ambulatory cloud platform in the U.S. -
Digital patient platform Zappix expands into GI
Digital patient engagement platform Zappix signed a deal with a U.S. healthcare provider's gastroenterology department, marking its expansion into the GI space. -
Yale digestive center sees 1,000 patients in 1st 3 weeks
The new Yale New Haven Hospital's Digestive Health Center in North Haven, Conn., has already attended to more than 1,000 patients in the three weeks since it opened, according to a Feb. 23 report from the Yale Daily News. -
How gastroenterologists feel about biosimilars
All gastroenterologists are at least somewhat comfortable prescribing biosimilars to their patients, according to Cardinal Health's 2023 "Biosimilars Report," which surveyed over 350 providers in four physician specialties. -
Medtronic's GI sales grow in Q3 of fiscal year 2023
Medtronic saw an increase in its gastrointestinal products during the third quarter of fiscl year 2023, according to financial results posted Feb. 21. -
Gastroenterologist creates digestive health platform
Gastroenterologist Sarah Robbins, MD, launched a platform designed to help patients improve their digestive health. -
What role should private equity play in gastroenterology?
Private equity has touched nearly every corner of healthcare from cardiovascular to orthopedics, but does it have a place in gastroenterology? -
Colonoscopy screening cost in the 10 largest US cities
The average price of a colonoscopy screening in New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is $2,712, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a price transparency tool. -
12 gastroenterology updates
Here are 12 gastroenterology updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 3: -
Intermountain physician weighs in on the future of colon polyp detection
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in gastroenterology, industry leaders are hopeful about its potential for polyp detection during colonoscopies. -
Why gastroenterologists are leaving the field
Whether due to COVID-19 induced changes or a shift in approach to care, many gastroenterologists have chosen not to stick around as the gastroenterology landscape continues to evolve. -
10 power players in GI
From gastroenterology management organizations to big-name practices to gastroenterology device manufacturers, here are 10 power players in the GI space poised to make waves in the industry in 2023.
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