GI & Endoscopy

During the first week of August, the American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk individuals, raising the recommended screening age from 45 to 50. Some experts are not in agreement with the new recommendations. 

Private equity-backed US Digestive Health has opened a new office in Langhorne, Pa., adding to its more than 33 locations and 19 ASCs. 

Dallas is the highest paying city for mid-career gastroenterologists who have eight to 14 years of experience, according to Medscape's salary explorer. 

Kips Bay Endoscopy Center in New York City has added Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy module to its facility.

While the average gastroenterologist makes $501,000 a year, New York City's highest paid gastroenterologist earns $882,400, according to data from Medscape's salary reporter.

Atlanta-based United Digestive and New York City-based payer Oscar Health partnered to extend care to patients in Georgia.

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare is set to begin a two-phased approach to eliminate prior authorization requirements for several procedure codes, including three gastroenterology-related codes. The code removals will account for almost 20 percent of its overall prior authorization volume. 

The average gastroenterologist salary increased 3.9 percent from 2017 to 2023, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. 

On average, gastroenterologists in Minnesota, the best state for healthcare, earn $55,526 more than those in West Virginia, the worst state for healthcare, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

As management services organizations continue to grow their presence in all healthcare specialties, five gastroenterology MSOs are currently leading the market in terms of number of managed physicians.