GI & Endoscopy

A 73-year-old gastroenterologist was sentenced to three years of probation, 1,000 hours of community service and a $2.9 million restitution payment for his involvement in a decadeslong insurance fraud scheme, according to a Jan. 29 report from mynewsla.com.

UC Davis researchers are the latest to predict there will be more deaths over the next decade as a result of COVID-19-related delays in screening and treatment of cancer, local NBC affiliate KCRA reported Jan. 28.

Here are the most-read GI stories during the week of Jan. 25-29:

Here are 10 gastroenterologists leading large groups of physicians:

Despite growing at a slower pace than other private equity-backed gastroenterology platforms, Atlanta-based United Digestive is focused on growing its infrastructure to capitalize on future investment.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Midwest Physicians Surgery Center through its ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, the Lee's Summit Tribune reported Jan. 26.

Here are four updates from GI practices and companies over the past week:

Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists plans to open its 26th location in Charlotte Harbor, Fla., Feb. 4.

Louis Wilson, MD, managing partner of Wichita Falls (Texas) Gastroenterology and president of the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, shares six insights he thinks will be crucial for gastroenterology practices to achieve success in 2021.

Using CMS' procedure price lookup tool, consumers can view the average payment for common procedures in ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.