GI & Endoscopy

Here are six updates on colonoscopies in the U.S. since April 25: 

The average annual compensation for gastroenterologists has increased by about 20% since 2019, according to data from Medscape. 

Medtronic's single-use capsule endoscopy system has been approved by the FDA.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, which comprises more than 7,000 providers, has added new members to its board and investment committee. 

Four of the five best health systems for gastroenterology in 2024 are located in New York, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly.

New York City-based Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn has cut the ribbon on a new facility in Brooklyn. 

The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will require insurance companies in the state to cover all colonoscopies deemed medically necessary. 

New York City-based New York Gastroenterology Associates has announced a collaboration with medical data platform Lynx.MD. 

Gastroenterology groups are continuing to get bigger — at least 108 gastroenterology practices consolidated between 2019 and 2023 and more than 12 gastroenterology companies expanded their footprint in 2023. 

U.S. News & World Report recently debuted its list of the top ASCs in the nation for gastroenterology care.