While some physicians prefer the autonomy of working in private practice, working with a major health system, especially an academic one, can afford several opportunities to specialists.
GI & Endoscopy
Nearly 50 million Americans have to travel 25 miles or more for access to a gastroenterologist, according to a February study published in Gastroenterology.
Gastroenterology physicians are grappling with significant financial pressures as declining reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with the rising costs of medical practice
Private equity is playing an increasingly large role in healthcare specialties nationwide, including gastroenterology.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based St. Luke's Hospital is adding Medtronic's GI Genius module, according to a Feb. 3 report from CBS affiliate KGAN.
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, and at Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois, it is a driving force behind enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
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.
Management services organization GI Alliance has launched a population health management program, which includes chronic care and principal care management programs.
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.