GI & Endoscopy

The demand for colonoscopies is skyrocketing as reimbursements sink, and many leaders feel ASCs are in a perfect position to mitigate that demand. 

Here are six gastroenterologists who have taken on new leadership roles, as reported by Becker's since May 23:

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger is expanding its gastroenterology fellowship in an effort to combat specialist shortages. 

Gastroenterologists across the country are facing low reimbursement rates for colonoscopy demand.

From reimbursement declines to anesthesia availability, George Dickstein, MD, vice president of clinical affairs of Gastro Health Massachusetts, joined Becker's to discuss the payer trends that are concerning him most. 

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Gwinnett has opened its Advanced Center for Interventional Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Services. 

There are big changes happening in the healthcare industry in 2024, from the growing popularity of artificial intelligence to increased consolidation among practices nationwide. 

In early March, Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital opened its first gastroenterology department and has already served 900 patients, according to a June 17 report from the The Keene Sentinel.

Just over a year ago, gastroenterology company United Digestive made the decision to end its partnership with private equity backer Frazier Healthcare Partners, which created the platform in tandem with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. 

Gastroenterology is shaping up to be the most in-demand specialty, with the shortage projected to reach 1,630 by 2025, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report.