After the FDA approved a new blood test called Shield for detecting colon cancer, health providers in Oregon are cautioning…
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At Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, a study addressing the colonoscopy backlog and highlighting the need for increased colorectal cancer…
Physicians are facing a 29% decrease in Medicare reimbursements from 2001 to 2024, with another 2.8% cut proposed for 2025.…
A recent survey highlights the growing need for more gastroenterologists with expertise in cystic fibrosis (CF), particularly in adult care,…
Gastroenterology leaders are navigating a complex landscape of rising procedure demand and declining reimbursements. With colon cancer cases increasing, especially…
The “obesity first” approach in healthcare is gaining traction as clinicians focus on addressing obesity as the root cause of…
Gastroenterology is poised for growth with key opportunities including expanded screening for younger populations, higher demand for quality colonoscopy procedures,…
UnitedHealthcare’s national prior authorization gold-card program went into effect on Oct. 1, offering reduced pre-certification requirements for providers who meet…
In this episode of the MGC podcast, Dr. Laurie Keefer discusses her work in brain-gut behavior therapies for GI conditions…
Prior authorization is a process where insurance companies pre-approve certain treatments, often delaying care and creating obstacles for patients and…