Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in Texas

Texas is home to seven of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades.

2 gastroenterologists weigh in on CMS' proposed pay cuts

CMS suggested a 3.34 percent conversion factor decrease in its proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. Two gastroenterologists connected with Becker’s to discuss their thoughts on the proposal. 

Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in California

California is home to 10 of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades.

GI patient sues Integris Health over personal information protection

A Bethany, Okla., resident is suing Oklahoma City-based Integris Health, alleging that the system allowed third parties to take personal patient healthcare information for advertising purposes, according to a July 14 report from The Oklahoman.

'The answer is no': Why this GI CEO doesn't put physicians in hospitals 

U.S. Digestive Health CEO Jerry Tillinger joined Becker’s to discuss the obstacles of gastroenterology procedure migration to the outpatient setting. 

Nebraska surgery practice adds area's 1st gastroenterologist

Columbus (Neb.) General Surgery has added the first gastroenterologist in the Columbus community, Tyler McVay, MD, according to a July 14 report from The Columbus Telegram.

Recommended colonoscopies at 40? What will disrupt the GI industry next

U.S. Digestive Health CEO Jerry Tillinger recently joined Becker’s to discuss what he thinks will disrupt the gastroenterology industry next. 

OSF Medical Group to open new gastroenterology office

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is opening a new OSF Medical Group gastroenterology office in Ottawa, Ill.

South Georgia Medical Center adds 2 gastroenterologists

Jeff Anucha, MD, and Amrendra Mandal, MD, have joined South Georgia Medical Center Gastroenterology in Valdosta. 

Meet the COOs of the top GI groups

Here are the chief operating officers at four of the top gastroenterology-focused management service organizations: