Actavis announced that G. Frederick Wilkinson, president of Actavis Global R&D, will leave the company, effective April 25.
GI & Endoscopy
Synthetic Biologics announced the formation of a clinical advisory board to support development of the company's constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome program.
Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia announced that it will partner with East Side Endoscopy in New York City as its exclusive anesthesia services provider.
In what area of the United States did gastroenterologists earn the most in 2013? Here are nine statistics on gastroenterologist compensation by geographic location, according to the Medscape Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2014.
The American Gastroenterological Association has been working with its sister GI societies to advocate for more transparency from CMS since the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which included reimbursement cuts to upper GI endoscopy services.
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Four gastroenterologists share their thoughts on the most exciting opportunities for biologics in the GI field.
In March, the FDA Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee unanimously voted to approve Cologuard, the stool-based DNA colorectal cancer screening test from Exact Sciences.
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.
In 2013, gastroenterologists made an average salary of $348,000, according to the Medscape Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2014. Here are 24 statistics on how gastroenterologist compensation stacks up in comparison to other specialties.
Here are 10 statistics on GI/endoscopy revenue per case in ambulatory surgery centers across the United States, according to VMG Health's 2011 ASC Intellimarker Survey.