Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Average reimbursements for the 15 most common GI procedures

In wake of CMS’ recently finalized physician fee schedule, which reduces overall physician pay 1.25% in 2024, reimbursement changes have remained a persistent issue for gastroenterologists.

5 power players in GI

Here are five gastroenterologists to know whose achievements Becker’s has covered since Jan. 24:

Leaders fight for colonoscopy policy reform

Several leaders have stepped up to fight for colonoscopy policy reform.

Private gastroenterology practices might have to get bigger

When it comes to the survival of private gastroenterology practice, bigger may be better.

Private gastroenterology practices might have to get bigger

When it comes to the survival of private gastroenterology practice, bigger may be better.

8 GI partnerships, acquisitions to keep an eye on

From technology acquisitions to new practices, here are eight partnerships and acquisitions to know that Becker’s has reported on so far in 2024:

GI cancer rates up 9% in patients younger than 50: 9 things to know

Cancer diagnoses in patients younger than 50 have seen a major jump in the last 20 years, and colon cancer is no exception. 

5 numbers to know on the gastroenterology workforce

From burnout rates to malpractice rates, here are five numbers to know on the state of the gastroenterology workforce, all pulled from Medscape reports: 

Dr. Vivek Trivedi named ACG fellow

Gastroenterologist Vivek Trivedi, MD, has been named a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, according to a Feb. 19 report from the Iredell Free News.

The GI group dominating the industry

Southlake, Texas-based management services company GI Alliance is the largest gastroenterology group by the number of physicians.