Author: Claire Wallace

Gastroenterologists are expecting to see Medicare payment cuts for both facility and non-facility billing for the top 10 most common GI CPT codes in 2024, according to Healthcare Appraisers' 2023 GI "Industry Outlook" report, published in September.

The role of nurse practitioner has been named the best job in healthcare by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. 

The majority of gastroenterology procedures performed in 2023 were charged to commercial payers, according to Healthcare Appraisers' 2023 GI "Industry Outlook" report, published in September. 

St. John's Episcopal Hospital has debuted a new ambulatory clinic in Far Rockaway, N.Y., inside its four-story clinical learning center, according to a Jan. 10 report from QNS.

Press Ganey recently unveiled the recipients of its annual patient experience pinnacle of excellence award, which recognized 97 organizations that show a high level of commitment to the patient care experience. 

Since 2016, gastroenterology practices have undergone a wave of consolidation as private equity-backed companies, including Gastro Health and United Digestive, have acquired hundreds of providers nationwide. 

Masking is on the rise in the U.S., especially in healthcare settings. Several states and major health systems have begun requiring physicians and visitors to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge. 

Press Ganey has announced the winners of its 2023 patient experience Pinnacle of Excellence award, which recognizes systems that consistently maintain high levels of excellence in patient care. 

Houston, Mo.-based Texas County Memorial Hospital is in the final stages of completing a new surgery center set to open in February, according to a Jan. 10 report from Ozark Radio News. 

Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital Medical Center-Liberty Township, a part of the Christ Hospital Health Network, has launched a $20 million expansion project that includes adding a new surgery center and medical office building, according to a Jan. 3 report from Medriva.