Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

The rise of gastroenterology supergroups

Gastroenterology has seen massive consolidation as management service organizations and groups grow. 

10 most overweight cities in the US

McAllen, Texas, is the most overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Where gastroenterology groups are growing

Here are four states where gastroenterology groups are expanding their footprint in 2024 so far:

GI lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know

Over half (55%) of gastroenterologists would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Gastroenterologist Lifestyle and Happiness Report,” published March 8. 

White House names March GI cancer awareness month

The White House has declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to recognize cancer survivors, caregivers and their loved ones and raise awareness about the growing rates of CRC. 

Where endoscopy stands today

Here are five recent developments on endoscopies — some of which are changing gastroenterology.

Pennsylvania lawmakers aim to expand colorectal screening coverage

Pennsylvania Reps. Pat Gallagher, Tarik Khan and Perry Warren announced their plan to introduce legislation that would update the state’s insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings.

Maine GI practice adds 2 providers, cuts colonoscopy wait time in half

Rockport, Maine-based Pen Bay Gastroenterology has added gastroenterologist Eric Elton, MD, and nurse practitioner Amber Mastronardi, MSN, to its team, according to a March 6 report from The Courier-Gazette. 

The health systems expanding GI

Several health systems have taken moves to expand their gastroenterology departments in 2024, from adding new physicians to creating new facilities. 

Tampa General Hospital adds 2 GIs

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital Digestive Health Center has added gastroenterologists David Schwimmer, MD, and Sheldon Taub, MD, to its practice, according to a March 6 report from South Florida Hospital News.