GI & Endoscopy

James R. Schlais, MD, practices with GastroIntestinal Associates in Wausau, Wis., which he joined in 1999. He also performs procedures at the Pinnacle III-affiliated Northwoods Surgery Center in Woodruff, Wis., and is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He is a…

Here are three gastroenterologists who made headlines within the past week.

Medical careers, beginning in training and spanning many years of practice, result in many lasting memories. Here, a practicing gastroenterologist offers insight into his career highlights.

CMS has released the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, which includes cuts for colonoscopy and other lower GI/endoscopy procedures, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.

Colleen M. Schmitt, MD, practices with the Galen Medical Group in Chattanooga, Tenn. She is the past president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She assumed the ASGE presidency in May 2014. She previously served as the ASGE chair…

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has granted three-year renewal recognition to Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill., according to a River Bender report.

CMS plans to test its new outpatient colonoscopy measure for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers through July 31, according to an EndoNurse report.

Lawrence Schiller, MD, is a member of the board of directors, the Quality Assurance and Credentialing Committee and Nominating Committee at the Digestive Health Associates of Texas in Dallas. He is the program director of the gastroenterology fellowship; a member…

John Cluley, MD, completed a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, according to a Tyler Morning Telegraph report.

Here are four news updates on key gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.