Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

AdventHealth expands endoscopy services to 2nd facility

The AdventHealth Center for Interventional Endoscopy is expanding its services from its flagship location, AdventHealth Orlando to AdventHealth Celebration in Kissimmee, Fla.

The recommended age for colorectal cancer screenings is rising, but is it in the best interest of patients?

During the first week of August, the American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk individuals, raising the recommended screening age from 45 to 50. Some experts are not in agreement with th…

US Digestive Health opens new Pennsylvania office

Private equity-backed US Digestive Health has opened a new office in Langhorne, Pa., adding to its more than 33 locations and 19 ASCs. 

The 10 highest paying cities for mid-career gastroenterologists

Dallas is the highest paying city for mid-career gastroenterologists who have eight to 14 years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. 

New York endoscopy center adds GI Genius

Kips Bay Endoscopy Center in New York City has added Medtronic’s GI Genius endoscopy module to its facility.

New York City's 5 highest paid gastroenterologists

While the average gastroenterologist makes $501,000 a year, New York City’s highest paid gastroenterologist earns $882,400, according to data from Medscape’s salary reporter.

New York City's 5 highest paid gastroenterologists

While the average gastroenterologist makes $501,000 a year, New York City’s highest paid gastroenterologist earns $882,400, according to data from Medscape’s salary reporter.

United Digestive, Oscar Health form partnership

Atlanta-based United Digestive and New York City-based payer Oscar Health partnered to extend care to more than 90,000 patients in Georgia.

UnitedHealthcare removes 3 gastroenterology codes in an effort to cut prior authorization by 20%

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare is set to begin a two-phased approach to eliminate prior authorization requirements for several procedure codes, including three gastroenterology-related codes. The code removals will account for almost 20 percent of its ov…

Gastroenterologist pay increased nearly 4% in 6 years

The average gastroenterologist salary increased 3.9 percent from 2017 to 2023, according to AMN Healthcare’s “2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” report released July 24.