Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

While the ASC space is still largely fragmented and independent, consolidating forces have been making headway in the industry — and gastroenterology has not been spared. 

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Gastroenterology has expanded its clinical space at Erlanger East Hospital to accommodate growth, according to a Dec. 12 report from Chattanoogan.com.

Here are 25 gastroenterology practices announced, planned or opened in 2024: 

As Americans nationwide turn to GLP-1 medications to lose weight, some are unaware of off-label side effects, according to a Sept. 4 CBS News report. 

Gastroenterology saw major industry-specific technological advancements in 2024 — especially when it comes to AI. 

Gastroenterology leaders faced an increasingly complex landscape in 2024, with closures, legal controversies and cyberattacks shaping the specialty’s future. 

From new prior authorization rules to growing payer contracts, here are six GI payer updates from 2024: 

Gastroenterology billing is inherently complex and demands a strategic approach, especially as many industry leaders report that gastroenterology is disproportionately impacted by pay cuts and restrictive payer practices.

New York University’s Langone Health in New York City has expanded its gastroenterology leadership team with the addition of two new hires. 

The last year has been marked by numerous studies, developments and notable “firsts” in the gastroenterology and endoscopy space.