GI & Endoscopy

Here are five fast facts about gastroenterology-focused management service organization One GI: 

Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to get colorectal cancer and 40 percent more likely to die from it than most other groups, according to research by the American Cancer Society. 

In June, UnitedHealthcare announced its new advanced notification for patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies. 

Gastroenterology is a very common medical specialty, but it is not without its misconceptions. 

The annual average billing amount to commercial payers from medical specialists is around $3.8 million, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. 

Here are four endoscopy updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 17: 

Gastroenterology has made a name for itself in the ASC industry.

Three gastroenterology leaders joined Becker's to discuss the major trends they are keeping a close eye on. 

Three gastroenterologists recently joined Becker's to share the advice they would give their younger selves.

Gastroenterology services provider Gastro Care Partners plans to implement ModMed's  gastroenterology-specific technology through its more than 45 providers across multiple ASCs and practices.