Author: Abhay Panchal
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As of 2024, the average cost of a colonoscopy in the U.S. is $1,608. The cost differs between Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) and Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs). In 2017, a diagnostic colonoscopy cost $943 at ASCs and $1,402 at HOPDs. By 2022, these costs increased to $1,040 at ASCs and $1,646 at HOPDs. This reflects a 17% increase at HOPDs and a 10% increase at ASCs over six years. There’s a notable difference in cost escalation between these two types of facilities, with HOPDs experiencing a higher rate.
The 2024 AGA Shark Tank showcases five innovative companies in the field of gastrointestinal healthcare:
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The article discusses two significant studies related to the management of postoperative inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), focusing on Crohn’s disease recurrence and inflammatory pouch conditions: AGA Guidelines on Pouchitis and IBD: Study on Predictors of Crohn’s Disease Recurrence:
The article discusses key business moves by three major healthcare companies in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) sector.