CMS recently instructed its administrative contractors to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings. CMS issued the request on March 20, instructing that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for several types of screenings beginning July 1. This includes screening CT colonographies, a form of CT-based colorectal cancer screening. CMS is also requiring contactors to […]
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In August, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new legislation mandating insurance coverage for all colonoscopies for patients who present symptoms of colon cancer or have a preexisting colon condition. But how will this policy shift impact ASCs, particularly as they grapple with reimbursement challenges and increasing operational costs? Manish Bhuva, MD, a gastroenterologist at Chicago-based […]
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Here are three notes on the relationship between ASCs and colonoscopies in 2025: 1. Gastrointestinal procedures make up a huge share of the most commonly billed services at ASCs, according to a March 13 MedPAC report. Of the 20 most commonly billed ASC services, eight are GI procedures involving colonoscopies, CRC screenings or endoscopies. Combined, […]
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The American Gastroenterological Association has partnered with nonprofit Beyond Celiac to establish a research grant. The $40,000 grant will create the AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease, according to an April 1 press release sent to Becker’s. It will be funded by Beyond Celiac to support scientists researching celiac and gluten-related disorders. The […]
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Colonoscopy awareness was front of mind during the newest season of Netflix reality show “Love is Blind” thanks to contestant Taylor Hastings, according to a March 27 report from local NBC affiliate KARE. Ms. Hastings is also an endoscopy nurse at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis, and during her 1-on-1 dates on the hit show, […]
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Colonoscopy awareness was front of mind during the newest season of Netflix reality show “Love is Blind” thanks to contestant Taylor Hastings, according to a March 27 report from local NBC affiliate KARE. Ms. Hastings is also an endoscopy nurse at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis, and during her 1-on-1 dates on the hit show, […]
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At least 8% of gastroenterologists have contemplated suicide, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Gastroenterologists and Suicide Report,” published March 28. Here are nine additional things to know about the problem among GI specialists: 1. While 8% of GIs have had suicidal ideations, 0% of surveyed providers have attempted suicide. 2. Around 34% of GIs know at […]
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Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services will add Corvallis-based Mid-Valley Gastroenterology beginning April 1, according to a March 28 report from Philomath News.
The facility, which has been treating patients since 1997, will be renamed S…
Gastroenterology society bestows ‘shark tank’ honor to Montreal firm The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons has selected Montreal-based FemTherapeutics the winner of its 2025 “shark tank”-style competition at its annual meeting in Long Beach, Calif. The competition is designed to support clinicians focused on commercializing their innovations through investment capital, according to a […]
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As colorectal cancer cases continue to grow in young patients nationwide, screening these patients continues to face setbacks. One major setback in CRC screening was the COVID-19 pandemic. Two small batch studies from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis looked at the impact COVID-19 had on screening and diagnostic colonoscopies in the state. […]
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