Category: GI & Endoscopy

Colorectal cancer diagnoses in Puerto Rico dropped significantly during and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the COVID-19 pandemic, but later rebounded, revealing troubling concerns about the possible connection between natural disasters and CRC-detection rates.  An interrupted time series analysis published April 14 in Cancer found that these natural disasters created delayed access to screenings, […]

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Cash flow is critical for GI practices, but rising denial rates, payer complexity and Medicare cuts have made billing navigation difficult, according to a recent blog post from RCM company Sun Knowledge.  Here are eight tips to know about GI billing, according to the post: 1. GI procedures require precise CPT codes. In 2025, CMS […]

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Gastroenterologist compensation fell by 3% in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2025 Physician Compensation Report released April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 2, 2024 to Jan. 14, 2025. Here are three more things to know: 1. Gastroenterologists earned an average of $495,000 in 2024, down from $512,000 in 2023. 2. Despite […]

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A Virginia jury ruled in favor of a gastroenterologist accused of medical malpractice after a patient suffered a colon perforation during a 2019 screening colonoscopy, according to a recent blog post by defense attorneys Michael Olszewski and Brian Han. What happened?

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Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois has announced a partnership with Athelas to implement its AI-powered RCM services.  The deal will allow GI Partners, the state’s largest independent, physician-led gastroenterology practice, to integrate Athelas’ platform into its network, automating claims processing, reducing denials and improving overall revenue cycle performance, according to an April 1 news release […]

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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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