Medscape released its "Physician Compensation Report 2020" and its "Physician Debt & Net Worth Report 2020," offering a comprehensive picture of physician finances.
GI & Endoscopy
Here are eight updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:
Gastroenterologists were the 13th most-requested specialists from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, according to Merritt Hawkins' "2020 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives and the Impact of COVID-19."
Columbus-based Ohio Gastroenterology Group implemented a pair of technology solutions designed to address patient concerns about seeking care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ten gastroenterology groups with plans to grow their footprint, workforce or services in 2020:
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Eleven hospitals and health systems that have revealed plans to add or expand gastroenterology services so far this year:
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover partnered with GI Associates of St. Augustine (Fla.) to expand its reach into Northeast Florida.
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network is opening another location in Valparaiso, Ind., to add gastroenterology and orthopedic services, NWI.com reports.
A study published by researchers at Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center examined how patients with colorectal, pancreatic or gastric cancer could be affected by delayed surgical care.
New York City-based NYU Langone Health added a pair of gastroenterologists to its physician network on Long Island, N.Y.