Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Here are five physicians on the cutting edge of the gastroenterology field: 

Prior authorizations are one of the biggest roadblocks for gastroenterologists to secure reimbursements. 

From private equity’s growing presence in the specialty to changes in the use of anesthesia, here are three trends shaping the gastroenterology field in 2024.

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

Robotic surgery is associated with improved outcomes over laparoscopic procedures for colon cancer patients undergoing colectomies, according to a new study by Dallas-based University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health, one of the largest gastroenterology practices in the U.S., has opened a new location in Colmar, Pa. 

Gastroenterologists working at physician-owned entities outearn their hospital and management service counterparts, according to Healthcare Appraisers’ 2023 GI “Industry Outlook” report, published in September. 

Gastroenterologists are expecting to see Medicare payment cuts for both facility and non-facility billing for the top 10 most common GI CPT codes in 2024, according to Healthcare Appraisers’ 2023 GI “Industry Outlook” report, published in September.

The majority of gastroenterology procedures performed in 2023 were charged to commercial payers, according to Healthcare Appraisers’ 2023 GI “Industry Outlook” report, published in September. 

Since 2016, gastroenterology practices have undergone a wave of consolidation as private equity-backed companies, including Gastro Health and United Digestive, have acquired hundreds of providers nationwide.