Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

4 gastroenterologists in the headlines

Here are four gastroenterologists Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 15:

Florida hospital adds anesthesia-less endoscopies

Orlando (Fla.) Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has added the EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system to perform anesthesia-free endoscopies for pediatric patients over the age of 5, according to a Feb. 23 report from local news affiliate WFTV.&n…

3 GI practices to know

Here are three gastroenterology practices to know that Becker’s has reported on so far in February:

The big trends this gastroenterologist is watching

Low reimbursements and staff retention are just a few of the trends on gastroenterologists’ minds. 

How GI salaries stack up

Gastroenterologist salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with GIs earning $501,000 annually, including base salaries, bonuses and stock options, according to Medscape’s 2023 compensation report. 

West Virginia gastroenterologist charged with tax fraud, obstructing justice

A gastroenterologist in Wheeling, W.Va., has been indicted on charges of tax fraud and obstructing justice after authorities said he failed to pay more than $2.4 million in payroll taxes.

3 endoscopy updates

Here are three endoscopy updates that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 14: 

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.