Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

The average cost to undergo a colonoscopy in the U.S. in 2024 is $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health — but how does that change depending on where the procedure is done?

Gastroenterologists continue to play tug of war with payers over reimbursement rates.

A new colorectal cancer blood test shows promise, but the American Gastroenterological Association says it’s not a substitute for colonoscopy. 

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health surgeons will begin offering care at Novant Health’s Pender Medical Center in Burgaw, N.C., according to a March 14 report from local news affiliate WECT.

Here are five women in gastroenterology to know: 

Ongoing shortages of medical professionals have led to persistent problems across the care continuum for providers of all specialties — and gastroenterologists have not been spared.

Seattle is the least overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Here are eight things about ASC-based colonoscopies that leaders should know:

Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care, the largest private GI practice in the Mid-Atlantic, has launched LGI-Flag, an AI-driven algorithm used to flag individuals at risk for lower GI disorders that warrant further evaluation.

Digestive health, liver, obesity and GI cancer specialists with Mercy Health Services/Mercy Medical Center will begin seeing patients in collaboration with Frederick (Md.) Gastroenterology Associates.