Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Why gastroenterologists 'breathed a sigh of relief' when UHC rolled back prior authorization plans

In June, UnitedHealthcare announced its new advanced notification for patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies. 

The biggest misconceptions about gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is a very common medical specialty, but it is not without its misconceptions. 

Gastroenterologist billing $1.5M higher than average

The annual average billing amount to commercial payers from medical specialists is around $3.8 million, according to AMN Healthcare’s “2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” report released July 24. 

4 endoscopy updates

Here are four endoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 17: 

Gastroenterology and ASCs: 5 things to know

Gastroenterology has made a name for itself in the ASC industry.

3 major trends gastroenterology leaders are eyeing

Three gastroenterology leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the major trends they are keeping a close eye on. 

The advice gastroenterologists would give their younger selves

Three gastroenterologists recently joined Becker’s to share the advice they would give their younger selves.

Gastro Care Partners implements new EHR platform

Gastroenterology services provider Gastro Care Partners plans to implement ModMed’s  gastroenterology-specific technology through its more than 45 providers across multiple ASCs and practices. 

Gastro Care Partners implements new EHR platform

Gastroenterology services provider Gastro Care Partners plans to implement ModMed’s  gastroenterology-specific technology through its more than 45 providers across multiple ASCs and practices. 

5 ASCs with the highest volume of colonoscopies

Out-of-pocket costs for colonoscopies remain high for patients, even in the ASC setting, with costs sometimes ranging between $1,250 and $4,800, according to data from Definitive Healthcare.