Plus: UnitedHealthcare cuts prior auth by 30%

September 8, 2026

1. 10 numbers behind shrinking GI reimbursements Full story

2. How GI physicians can prepare for a possible ‘litigation wave’ Full story

3. The economics of independent and hospital-affiliated GI are pulling apart, and the GI Forum at Becker’s 32nd Annual Business and Operations of ASCs is where leaders on both sides compare notes. Join Oct. 29-31 in Chicago — apply here to be a reviewer.

 

4. The GI malpractice landscape in 5 numbers Full story

5. The states quietly making it harder to open a new ASC Full story

6. Federal IDR requires precision. See how expertise, technology and partnerships improve reimbursement outcomes here.

 

7. Physician specialties facing the biggest shortage Full story

8. UnitedHealthcare cuts prior auth by 30%: 5 changes GI physicians should know Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

8. Scale revenue cycle operations without adding staff. See how here.

9. 79% of consumers have been surprised by a medical bill. 50% cut back on care because of cost. What’s earning trust back here.

10. Days in A/R held at 33 to 38 — below benchmark. See the workflow here.

11. Becker’s September webinar lineup: hospital AI, nonopioid pain care and analytics governance. See the sessions here.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by an ASC or provider organization.

 
 

 

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