The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare has released a report providing best practices to decrease colonoscopy procedure times, according to an AAAHC news release.
GI & Endoscopy
As federal officials decide if Medicare will cover virtual colonoscopy, both sides of the issue are arguing the benefits and limitations of the procedure, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times that analyzes the debate.
A successful ASC requires the cooperation of all members of its staff — from physicians to administrators to nurses and ancillary staff. In the field of gastroenterology, this sense of teamwork permeates through flourishing centers. Here is a list of…
Over the past several years, GI and endoscopy services have been targeted for decreased reimbursements. Already a high volume specialty, it is anticipated that utilization will continue to increase as baby boomers become Medicare beneficiaries. In spite of lowering reimbursements,…
Here are 25 interesting statistics about gastroenterology and GI practices in surgery centers.
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The American College of Gastroenterology has announced it is updating its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer for the first time since 2000, according to a news release by the ACG.
Robert "Bruce" Cameron, MD, FACG. Dr. Cameron is the medical director of the Endoscopy Center at Bainbridge in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He is also a clinical professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He completed his internship…
1. Control of bleeding not separately billable. The control of bleeding is included in biopsy (and most other) endoscopic procedures, and is not separately billable unless the patient comes into the facility with a GI bleed, which is the reason…
Stryker Endoscopy, a division of Stryker Corp., has introduced the third generation of its HD 3-Chip camera product line, according to a Stryker press release.
This is an exciting time to be in the endoscopy center business. Although there are many pressures on the industry, there are also some terrific opportunities to be gained by the consistent focus in a few key areas. Below are…