Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

The dangers of declining gastroenterology reimbursements

Colonoscopy demand is continuing to grow as gastroenterologists and GI practices face ever-declining reimbursements. 

Meet the physicians leading 5 GI groups

Here is what to know about the physicians in charge of five of the largest gastroenterology groups in the U.S.:

AGA lauds lawmaker scrutiny of UnitedHealth in wake of hack

On May 1, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified before Congress, expressing that he is “deeply, deeply sorry” about the effect the late February cyberattack on Change Healthcare had on patients, physicians and health systems. 

What's happening in gastroenterology?

Here are seven updates regarding gastroenterology that healthcare leaders should know:

U of Colorado surgery department launches colorectal fellowship

The Aurora-based University of Colorado department of surgery added a colorectal surgery fellowship program.

Alcanza acquires GI research institute

Alcanza Clinical Research, an integrated network of research facilities focused on underrepresented patient populations, has acquired the Kansas City Research Institute. 

3 gastroenterologists in the headlines

Here are three gastroenterologists Becker’s has reported on since April 17:

Oshi Health taps two new leaders

Virtual digestive health platform Oshi Health has added Martin Anderson as its chief technology officer and Nathan Paulsen as its vice president of health plan partnerships. 

Colorectal cancer in 2024: 9 key statistics

The American Cancer Society has released estimates for colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. for 2024. 

4 gastroenterology partnerships to know

Here are four gastroenterology partnerships Becker’s has reported on since April 10: