Gastroenterology – Gastro Broadcast

Almost 50 million Americans Live in Counties Without a Local Gastroenterologist

A new study published in the journal Gastroenterology showed that 2,183 out of 3,149 counties (about 69.3%) had no gastroenterologists. These counties are home to nearly 49.4 million people.

GI Groups Oppose Proposed Cuts to Medicare Payments

The Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA) released a statement opposing the 2.8 percent decrease in Medicare physician payments included in the proposed rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2025.

“Congress should prevent these physician cuts from taking effect. Hospital systems and other providers receive compounding payment increases linked to the cost of health care, while physician reimbursement in independent practices has dramatically trailed inflation in practice costs and consumer prices. Not surprisingly, independent practices are unable to survive under this flawed payment system and continue to get acquired by ever-consolidating hospital systems.”

Oshi Health Announces 50 State Milestone

Oshi Health, a virtual healthcare clinic specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) care, will be available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia by September 2024.

This achievement solidifies Oshi as the first virtual GI center of excellence with national scale, in-network provider contracts with national and regional payers, employer partnerships, and a multidisciplinary clinical team of GI specialists providing high-quality care with proven outcomes and cost-savings.

Alan Oliver Named Interim CEO of Gastro Health

Gastro Health, a national leading medical group specializing in digestive and liver health, has promoted Alan Oliver to Interim CEO.

A graduate of Temple University with a business administration degree in accounting and a masters in accounting and finance with a minor in health services administration from Nova Southeastern University, Oliver was named COO of Gastro Health in May of 2022.