Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, which covers North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has hired gastroenterologist Kevin Karls, MD, at its Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismark (N.D) 9th Street Clinic. 

Gastroenterology group management company GI Alliance is holding its position as the largest network of GI providers in the U.S., with over 300 practices in its network and more than 900 affiliated providers in 2024. 

Two major gastroenterology organizations have criticized CMS’ proposal to cut physician pay 2.8% in its physician fee schedule for 2025. 

Along with a 2.8% physician pay cut, CMS is floating several changes to colorectal cancer screening policy in its proposed payment system for 2025, according to a July 12 news release from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.

Becker’s connected with Mel Ona, MD, chair and medical director of gastroenterology at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Hawaii,  to find out what recent decision has paid off the most at his ASC. 

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of 15 new gastroenterology centers Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1. 

Molecular genetics diagnostic company Mainz (Germany) Biomed has submitted an application for breakthrough device designation from the FDA for a colorectal cancer screening test. 

Virginia-based Sovah Health announced July 3 that gastroenterologist Kimberly Beavers, MD, will be joining its medical staff, according to WSET News. 

In wake of lowering recommended age for colonoscopies from 50 to 45, increased demand for colonoscopies and rising rates of colon cancer among people younger than 55, colonoscopies have become hot topic in healthcare — regardless of care…