GI & Endoscopy

In July, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that only requires a sample of blood.

From pay declines to rising procedure demand, gastroenterology leaders are facing new and longstanding challenges. 

Some patients enrolled at Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology have begun to see a clinical trial of ozaminod, 10 WJAR reported Oct. 8. 

Cleveland Clinic has the highest gastroenterology procedure volume, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare. 

Baptist Health Medical Group Gastroenterology & Urology is relocating to a new facility in Corbin, Ky., according to an Oct. 9 report from the Times-Tribune.

Medical students and new physicians at Philadelphia-based Temple Health are trying to close the gap in CRC screening rates with a free, at-home test kit program, ABC 6 reported Oct. 8. 

Physician training in shared decision-making did not increase the proportion of older adults receiving their preferred CRC screening, Medscape Medical News reported Oct. 3. 

Cincinnati Children's has been named the top facility for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.

The FDA has recently approved two new tests for colorectal cancer screenings. These tests are less invasive, and may encourage more patients to seek care. 

Gastroenterologist compensation has continued to rise in the last several years, while burnout has declined. Here are 10 notes on the GI workforce in 2024: