GI & Endoscopy

The top gastroenterologists in the nation work for health systems including the University of Chicago Medicine and Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai, according to OpenAI-created chatbot ChatGPT. 

Here are five gastroenterology partnerships Becker's has reported on since May 2: 

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy gathered over 175 physician groups to cosign a letter to the UnitedHealthcare CEO opposing upcoming changes to prior authorization for GI endoscopy procedures, according to a May 16 press release from the organization. 

Despite protests from patients, health systems and providers, UnitedHealthcare is moving forward with major changes to its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care, which will take effect June 1. 

New York tops the list of states that are most in-demand for permanent placement opportunities for gastroenterologists, according to a post from physician search and employment firm Merritt Hawkins. 

Here are five figures that offer insight into the gastroenterology industry.

Hillsboro, Ohio-based Highland District Hospital has expanded its gastroenterology services through the addition of three Gastro Health physicians: Daniel Debo, DO; Andrew Chun, MD; and Robert Kindel, MD, according to a May 15 report from the hospital published in The…

Ohio Gastroenterology Group has purchased a medical office building near its Columbus headquarters for $1.5 million, according to a May 15 report from Columbus Business First. 

Gastroenterology management organization GI Alliance has partnered with St. Louis-based Specialists in Gastroenterology.

Management services organization One GI has partnered with Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater in Chesapeake, Va., furthering its reach in the state.