Seventy-two percent of gastroenterologists say they qualify for an incentive bonus, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2026,” published May 27. Medscape surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties from Sept. 5 to Dec. 17. Here’s the incentive bonus…
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The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include additional blood- and stool-based screening options, while reaffirming that average-risk adults should begin screening at age 45 and continue through age 75 for those with a life expectancy…
Researchers at Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute identified a developmental genetic pattern tied to colorectal cancer growth, aggressiveness and patient survival, according to a news release shared with Becker’s by the system May 26. …
Denver-based GI of the Rockies has partnered with Cosan, an AI-enabled care management company, to launch a Principal Care Management program for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions, according to an April 7 news release. The program extends clinical support beyond…
Gastroenterology continues to evolve rapidly as advances in colorectal cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease research, microbiome science and outpatient digestive care reshape the specialty. Across the U.S., gastroenterologists are leading breakthroughs in clinical research, patient education, quality improvement and healthcare…
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Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai investigators identified molecular mechanisms linked to inflammation and scarring in alcohol-associated liver disease, according to two recent preclinical studies. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University published findings in Hepatology and Science Advances that examined how proteins and…
UT Health San Antonio physicians are using an AI-powered detection system during colonoscopies to help identify precancerous polyps in real time. The computer-aided detection system, known as CADe, is being used at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital…
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has named Richard Peek Jr., MD, co-leader of its Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Program alongside Kristen Ciombor, MD. Dr. Peek is professor of medicine and director of the division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Nashville,…
While GLP-1s continue to dominate the conversation around weight loss and management, bariatric surgery still maintains a strong presence in the gastroenterology space. Becker’s has reported on at least X new bariatric surgery centers or surgery centers offering bariatric surgery…
Two CMS policy changes — a 2.5% efficiency adjustment to work RVUs for non-time-based services and a revision to the practice expense methodology — will cut payments to gastroenterologists for ASC and hospital-based endoscopy by $58 million, while boosting payments…