Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

175 + GI organizations pen letter opposing UnitedHealthcare's upcoming changes to prior authorization

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy gathered over 175 physician groups to cosign a letter to the UnitedHealthcare CEO opposing upcoming changes to prior authorization for GI endoscopy procedures, according to a May 16 press release from…

UnitedHealthcare closes in on controversial GI care changes: 5 things to know

Despite protests from patients, health systems and providers, UnitedHealthcare is moving forward with major changes to its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care, which will take effect June 1. 

Most in-demand states for gastroenterologist placement

New York tops the list of states that are most in-demand for permanent placement opportunities for gastroenterologists, according to a post from physician search and employment firm Merritt Hawkins. 

The gastroenterology industry by the numbers

Here are five figures that offer insight into the gastroenterology industry.

Gastro Health physicians to join Highland District Hospital

Hillsboro, Ohio-based Highland District Hospital has expanded its gastroenterology services through the addition of three Gastro Health physicians: Daniel Debo, DO; Andrew Chun, MD; and Robert Kindel, MD, according to a May 15 report from the hospital …

Ohio Gastroenterology Group buys office building for $1.5M

Ohio Gastroenterology Group has purchased a medical office building near its Columbus headquarters for $1.5 million, according to a May 15 report from Columbus Business First. 

GI Alliance partners with St. Louis practice

Gastroenterology management organization GI Alliance has partnered with St. Louis-based Specialists in Gastroenterology.

One GI partners with Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater

Management services organization One GI has partnered with Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater in Chesapeake, Va., furthering its reach in the state. 

Where gastroenterology falls on the list of highest-earning specialties

The average salary for gastroenterologists is $501,000, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

VA surgeons less effective at identifying colonoscopy abnormalities than gastroenterologists

Surgeons at the Veterans Affairs medical system are less effective at identifying adenomas in routine colonoscopies than gastroenterologists, according to a study conducted by gastroenterologist Andrew Gawron, MD, PhD, and reported on by MedPage Today …