Colorectal cancer rates are rising sharply among people age 50 and younger, alarming oncologists, public health experts and health systems. Researchers say the causes are likely multifaceted and still under investigation. Here are 10 key trends: 1. Gastrointestinal cancers are…
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CMS has released its proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and it includes several key changes that could significantly impact gastroenterologists. The American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recently broke down…
Thirty-four percent of gastroenterologists supplement their income through external work, according to Medscape’s Gastroenterologist Compensation Report published July 8. Here are five more stats to know: 1. Only 39% of GIs feel they are fairly compensated for the demands of…
Margaret Spinosa, MD, has joined Auburn Gastroenterology at Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital, according to a July 17 announcement. Dr. Spinosa is a gastrointestinal specialist with expertise in colon cancer screening and the treatment of digestive disorders. She completed a gastroenterology…
The American College of Gastroenterology has released a 2025 update to its clinical guideline on preventive care in IBD, replacing the previous 2017 version, Medscape reported July 14. This revised document includes 12 recommendation statements and 11 key concepts, emphasizing…
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Here are the national average costs of five common gastrointestinal procedures in ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, according to Medicare’s price lookup tool. 1. Small intestinal endoscopy ASC Total cost: $1,016 Patient pays: $202 Physician fee: $152 Facility fee: $864…
The average total salary for gastroenterologists is $593,652, according to new data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here are five more key statistics from Marit Health’s database as of July 15: 1.…
These five physicians are making significant contributions at the forefront of gastroenterology. If you’d like to nominate a physician, please email pnewitt@beckershealthcare.com. Bincy Abraham, MD Dr. Abraham is a professor of clinical medicine and director of the Fondren Inflammatory Bowel…
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln has launched a new bariatric surgery program at Lincoln Hospital, located in New York City. According to a July 10 news release, the new program will offer a range of advanced and minimally advanced procedures, as…
Here are three gastroenterologists who have made headlines in the last 10 days: 1. Gastroenterologist Annie Heermans, MD, has joined Essentia Health-Duluth (Minn.) Clinic. Conditions that Dr. Heermans treats include Abdominal disorders, autoimmune diseases and gastrointestinal diseases. 2. Zhi Cheng,…