The United States has been facing a growing physician shortage for many years. Many predict this will be worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The gastroenterologist shortage is expected to exceed 1,600 by 2025.1 Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), collectively known as advanced practice providers (APPs), play a vital role in the delivery of team-based care. Although APPs cannot replace physicians, they help increase access to care and can facilitate several nonendoscopic aspects of clinical care in gastroenterology. Optimizing practice models to use APPs effectively will help bridge the gap between healthcare demand and physician shortages.
Author: Praveen Suthrum
Kevin Finnegan, MD, a gastroenterologist with One GI and Associated Endoscopy in Brentwood, Tenn., joined Becker’s to discuss where consolidation is headed and what growth opportunities he sees in the industry. Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and brevity. Question: Where do you think consolidation in the GI field is headed within five years or so? Dr. Kevin Finnegan: We’re gonna see more of it. Prospective partners that I speak with and individuals that are coming out of fellowship, you know, we talk about One GI and I tell them that if you’ve not heard about consolidation, you will.…
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