Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

WellSpan to open outpatient endoscopy center

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is opening an outpatient endoscopy center and expanding its digestive health services in West Earl, Pa., according to a May 18 report from Lancaster Online.

Gastroenterologist pay vs. 10 lowest-earning specialties

On average, gastroenterologists make $252,000 more annually than physicians working in public health and preventive medicine, the lowest-earning physician specialty, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

The top GI physicians in the US, per ChatGPT

The top gastroenterologists in the nation work for health systems including the University of Chicago Medicine and Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai, according to OpenAI-created chatbot ChatGPT. 

5 recent gastroenterology partnerships to know

Here are five gastroenterology partnerships Becker’s has reported on since May 2: 

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.