A study recently published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology has found that colonoscopies may be less effective in obese persons due to inadequate bowel preparation, according to an AGA Institute news release.
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The Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted to approve Ethicon Endo-Surgery's SEDASYS System for use by physician/nurse teams to administer minimal-to-moderate propofol sedation during colonoscopies and EGDs, according to an Ethicon…
According to Mark Baumel, MD, MS, president and CEO of Colon Health Centers of America, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer if detected early yet it remains the second-leading cause of cancer death in the…
Tacoma Digestive Disease Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead a winning team at its four clinics and two endoscopy centers.
The CTC Working Group, a coalition of physician providers, colon cancer patient advocates and imaging equipment manufacturers, have urged CMS to reopen its decision not to cover computed tomography colonoscopy, according to a report in EndoNurse.
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare has released a report providing best practices to decrease colonoscopy procedure times, according to an AAAHC news release.
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.