Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Only two certified gastroenterology residency positions nationwide remain unfilled for 2023, with 688 positions filled by MD and DO students, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program, published Nov. 29. 

Beginning Jan. 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts will no longer cover the use of monitored anesthesia care for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic or interventional pain procedures. 

Las Vegas is the best-paying city for gastroenterologists regardless of experience level or practice setting, according to Medscape’s Salary Explorer.

Gastroenterologists with one to seven years of experience make an average of $310,000, according to Medscape’s Salary Explorer. 

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Shawn Ingles, DO, a physician at Ascension Medical Group Valley Gastroenterology in Saginaw Township, Mich., has died in a traffic accident, according to a Nov. 22 report from Michigan Live.

Mayo Clinic and digital health platform Ayble Health have partnered to offer a hybrid digestive care model to patients.

Last week, Salem (Mass.) Hospital issued a warning letter to 450 endoscopy patients notifying them of a potential exposure to HIV and hepatitis due to incorrectly administered IVs. Now, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the hospital, Somerv…

Nashua-based Southern New Hampshire Health has become the first system in the region to add Medtronic’s GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, according to a Nov. 20 report from The Biz Link.