Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

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: