Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

GI Alliance partners with 5-physician practice in Washington

GI Alliance has partnered with Digestive Health Consultants in Silverdale, Wash.

'We should not participate in gathering data for UnitedHealthcare': Why 1 gastroenterologist opposes UHC's new GI advanced notification plan

In March, insurer UnitedHealthcare announced changes to prior authorization for certain GI procedures. The night before changes were to take effect on June 1, UHC reversed the plan, opting instead for an advanced notification alternative.

UnitedHealthcare pulls back on controversial GI prior authorization changes in 11th hour

In March, insurer UnitedHealthcare announced changes to its prior authorization rules for certain GI procedures that were set to go into effect June 1. The night before changes were supposed to take effect, UHC reversed its plans, opting instead for a …

Fee-for-service model still has grip on gastroenterology

Sixty-one percent of gastroenterologists participate in a fee-for-service payment model, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report” for 2023.

ASGE recognizes Evangelical Community Hospital ASC for endoscopy quality, safety

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has awarded a three-year quality and safety recognition to Evangelical Community Hospital’s ASC in Lewisburg, Pa., according to a May 30 report from The Daily Item.

Are gastroenterologists dropping insurers?

Most gastroenterologists do not intend to drop lower-paying insurers, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report” for 2023.

4 endoscopy centers in the news

Here are four updates on endoscopy centers that Becker’s has reported on since May 2: 

GI societies, UnitedHealthcare meet to discuss controversial prior authorization changes

UnitedHealthcare is expected to change its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care June 1. 

26 gastroenterology updates in May

Here are 26 gastroenterology updates Becker’s reported on in May:

Gastroenterologists among top five earners in medicine

Gastroenterologists are among the top five highest earning specialties, according to the 2023 Medscape “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report,” published May 24.