GI & Endoscopy

Here are the chief operating officers at four of the top gastroenterology-focused management service organizations:

Here are five key stats on how gastroenterologist pay stacks up compared to CEO pay: 

Here are three deals GI Alliance has made that Becker's has reported on since June 2: 

GI Alliance has partnered with Coastal Digestive Care Center in New London, Conn.

Omeprazole is the most frequently prescribed gastroenterology prescription, according to April 13 data from Definitive Healthcare, making up 17.60 percent of all prescribed GI medications. 

Hawaii is the lowest paying state for gastroenterologists, with GI physicians there earning $108,423. The national average for all physicians specialists is $382,000, according to the most recent salary data from Medscape. 

On June 1, UnitedHealthcare launched a new advanced notification process that requires physicians and practices to submit information on patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies. 

Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health is now using Medtronic's GI Genius endoscopy module at five of its hospitals, KYW Newsradio reported July 1. 

While gastroenterologists focus on providing care to patients, many have several other tasks at their practices daily, including improving coworker morale and enhancing the patient experience. 

Here are 10 moves from three major gastroenterology groups that Becker's has reported in the second quarter of 2023: