52,580: The projected number of colorectal cancer deaths in 2022, according to the American Cancer Society.
200,000: The number of Americans reported to have missed colonoscopy appointments since the pandemic began, according to the American Cancer Society.
77.9 percent: The percentage of a colonoscopy bill that Medicare patients have to pay out of pocket, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
16.2 percent: The percent that gastroenterologist productivity dropped from March 2020 to March 2022, according to Kaufman Hall’s “Physician Flash Report.”
17 percent: The percent of gastroenterologists who said they are still paying off student loans, according to Medscape’s “Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2022.”
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
