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GI & Endoscopy

The American Gastroenterological Association has released new clinical guidelines on the use of AI in colonoscopies.  The guidelines make no recommendation explicitly for or against the use of computer-aided detection systems in colonoscopy. AGA found that while AI can enhance…

Several strides have been made in the field of artificial intelligence in the last decade, providing new opportunities for surgeons. AI in the workplace aids gastroenterologists in several ways, but chief among them are administrative help and patient pre-screenings. Five…

Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg (Md.) has sold to Fredericksburg-based Mary Washington Medical Group, an affiliate of Mary Washington Healthcare.  The GI practice will be renamed Mary Washington Gastroenterology, and both of its sites will be integrated into departments of Fredericksburg-based…

Colonoscopies cost more in hospital outpatient departments than ASCs in all 50 states, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health’s cost calculator. Here’s a breakdown of the average cash price for HOPDs and ASCs for colonoscopies per state: State…

Here are 10 numbers on the gastroenterology and endoscopy workforce: 3: The number of the immediate past years that Medscape’s “Striving for Balance in Your Specialty: Medscape Gastroenterologist Mental Health & Well-Being Report 2025″ found wherein overall happiness, work-life balance,…

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A recent study published in The Lancet found that the addition of a deadline to a mailed invitation for fecal immunochemical testing for colorectal cancer screening improved return rates.  Here are three things to know from the study: 1. Across…

U.S. News & World Report has named the 259 top ASCs for colonoscopy and endoscopy for 2025.  The publication recognized the ASCs as “high performing,” evaluating nearly 5,000 ASCs across four specialty areas.  It factors in Medicare data to review…

Anesthesia plays a crucial role in the efficiency and success of ASCs, particularly in gastroenterology procedures.  Five GI leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss growing challenges and what they believe needs to change to ensure ASCs can continue providing high-quality…

In healthcare’s dynamic regulatory and economic environment, leaders of gastroenterology-focused ASCs are keeping close tabs on industry developments.  Here are five notes on ASCs and gastroenterology right now: 1. Gastroenterologists are facing increasing financial strain as reimbursement rates continue to…

Approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Despite this, many women may mistake early warning signs of CRC for menopause-related issues or other digestive conditions.  In a recent news release, New Brunswick, N.J.-based…

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