The gastroenterology field faced significant hurdles in 2024, marked by practice closures, legal disputes, and a growing wave of cyberattacks. These developments highlight the need for strategic and proactive approaches to ensure operational resilience and safeguard patient care. Below are 10 key events that impacted the specialty:
- Practice Closures: Several independent gastroenterology practices shut down due to declining reimbursements and increased operational costs, emphasizing the financial pressures facing smaller providers.