Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastroenterologist has 30 years of misconduct, abuse complaints: Report

A Little Rock, Ark.-based physician faces 30 years of misconduct allegations, from sexual abuse to fraud, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 7. 

Free colonoscopies save CMS, private payers money: Study

Two new studies suggest that free colonoscopies –– covered under CMS provisions set in 2023 –– not only save lives, but also money for both Medicare and private payers. 

US GI pay by region

Here are the average annual salaries for gastroenterologists across major U.S. regions, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.” 

Bayhealth to launch Delaware's 1st adult GI fellowship program

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth has earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for its new adult fellowship program.

GI sign-on bonuses average $46K: Review

The average for sign-on bonuses for gastroenterologists were the highest among the top five most requested specialties and advanced practice providers, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incenti…

West Virginia hospital opens 6K-square-foot GI facility

Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center has opened a new 6,000-square-foot gastroenterology facility, according to an Aug. 5 report from NBC affiliate WTOV.

West Virginia hospital opens 6K-square-foot GI facility

Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center has opened a new 6,000-square-foot gastroenterology facility, according to an Aug. 5 report from NBC affiliate WTOV.

Texas GI group hires new GI specialist

Round Rock, Texas-based Austin Gastroenterology expands its GI coverage with a new hire.

How gastroenterologist salaries changed over 6 years

Gastroenterologists have seen an average 4.94% year-over-year starting salary increase since 2018, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024, “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”

4 gastroenterologists making headlines

Here are four gastroenterologists that made headlines in July, as reported by Becker’s since July 10: