Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

The medtech giants dominating gastroenterology

Here are nine medtech giants dominating gastroenterology:

ChatGPT can accurately recommend patient colonoscopy intervals: Study

ChatGPT may be able to outperform gastroenterologists when it comes to determining rescreening and surveillance colonoscopy intervals for patients, according to a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance partners with Blake Gastroenterology Associates, Penn Medicine

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has partnered with Philadelphia-based Blake Gastroenterology Associates, Gaudenzia Addiction Treatment & Recovery Services and the Penn Medicine population health team to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings …

Screening colonoscopy for a healthy patient in a hospital should be malpractice, CEO says

The demand for colonoscopies is skyrocketing as reimbursements sink, and many leaders feel ASCs are in a perfect position to mitigate that demand. 

6 gastroenterology executive moves

Here are six gastroenterologists who have taken on new leadership roles, as reported by Becker’s since May 23:

Geisinger expands GI fellowship program

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger is expanding its gastroenterology fellowship in an effort to combat specialist shortages. 

Why sinking colonoscopy pay is a growing threat

Gastroenterologists across the country are facing low reimbursement rates for colonoscopy demand.

The payer trends concerning GI leaders

From reimbursement declines to anesthesia availability, George Dickstein, MD, vice president of clinical affairs of Gastro Health Massachusetts, joined Becker’s to discuss the payer trends that are concerning him most. 

Northside Hospital Gwinnett opens endoscopy unit

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Gwinnett has opened its Advanced Center for Interventional Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Services. 

Declining pay and 3 other trends to watch, per 1 healthcare leader

There are big changes happening in the healthcare industry in 2024, from the growing popularity of artificial intelligence to increased consolidation among practices nationwide.