GI & Endoscopy

Scott Aldrich, former vice president at Motus GI, has joined EndoSound as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1.

Artificial intelligence is showing promise in gastroenterology, and physicians are taking notice. 

Here are four gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since Feb. 15:

Orlando (Fla.) Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has added the EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system to perform anesthesia-free endoscopies for pediatric patients over the age of 5, according to a Feb. 23 report from local news affiliate WFTV. 

Here are three gastroenterology practices to know that Becker's has reported on so far in February:

Low reimbursements and staff retention are just a few of the trends on gastroenterologists' minds. 

Gastroenterologist salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with GIs earning $501,000 annually, including base salaries, bonuses and stock options, according to Medscape's 2023 compensation report. 

A gastroenterologist in Wheeling, W.Va., has been indicted on charges of tax fraud and obstructing justice after authorities said he failed to pay more than $2.4 million in payroll taxes.

Here are three endoscopy updates that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 14: 

In wake of CMS' recently finalized physician fee schedule, which reduces overall physician pay 1.25% in 2024, reimbursement changes have remained a persistent issue for gastroenterologists.