ASCs are primed for growth, but industry leaders say a mix of restrictive regulations, stagnant reimbursements, and rising costs are keeping many facilities from reaching their potential. Two ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the factors stalling ASC growth. Editor’s…
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Somerset, Ky.-based Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has added Bilal Aslam, MD, to its gastroenterology team. Dr. Aslam, a gastroenterologist with advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy and GI bleeding management, will provide inpatient care at the hospital and outpatient procedures at…
Gastroenterologists see steady pay growth as they advance in their careers, according to salary data from Marit Health, which collects anonymous physician compensation information. Here’s how workload and pay compare across experience levels: 0-2 years of experience Average workload: 46…
At least 47% of physicians were employed by or affiliated with hospital systems in 2024, up from around 30% in 2012, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. Here are five GI trends from the report: 1. Private equity…
Cambridge, Mass.-based GI clinical research company Iterative Health has appointed Bill Kayser as its new president and chief financial officer, according to an Oct. 2 news release. Mr. Kayser most recently served as CFO of Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance, one…
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Rising costs of living and healthcare are reshaping the gastroenterology field, according to Gregory Brennan, MD, of Texas Digestive Disease Consultants. Dr. Brennan joined Becker’s to discuss how inflation and high medication prices are limiting patient access to recommended care.…
Gastroenterology is increasingly shifting to the outpatient setting, with physician groups and private equity platforms building large networks of ambulatory surgery centers. In 2025, a handful of GI organizations stand out for their growing ASC portfolios. Here are five GI…
Here are five gastroenterologists who joined new providers in September, as reported by Becker’s. 1. Zanesville, Ohio-based Genesis HealthCare System appointed gastroenterologist Alexandra Davies, DO, to Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists. Dr. Davies is an active member of the American College…
Private equity’s role in gastroenterology is shifting in 2025. While overall deal volume has slowed, acquisitions are getting larger, more strategic and increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny. Here are 10 things to know so far this year: 8. Cardinal Health…
Gastroenterology is facing workforce shortages, reimbursement cuts and private equity growth in 2025, while top ASCs continue to gain national recognition. Here are seven numbers to know so far this year: 7. 259 GI ASCs were recognized as “high performing”…