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GI & Endoscopy

Gastroenterologists are on call an average of 55 days per year, according to a report from Physician Side Gigs, an online community of more than 195,000 physicians.

As value-based care gains momentum in gastroenterology, ASCs must prove their worth to payers — demonstrating cost savings, efficiency and superior patient outcomes. 

Dr. Geogy Vennikandam COO of Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois, joined Becker's to discuss five of the ASC growth opportunities for GI groups he focuses on. 

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The WVU Medicine Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery clinic has opened at the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va.,  The Journal reported Jan. 30. 

Colonoscopy reimbursements, along with other GI procedures, are declining, placing financial strain on physicians and limiting access for patients. 

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