Practice Management
Financial/Legal
The doctor house: What to know in 2021
The concept of home ownership has changed for this generation, and not only in the logistics of the best way to do it.
Feature
COVID’s big impact made a fairly small dent in GI earnings
Gastroenterologists’ larger-than-average drop in compensation was not enough to reverse their earnings positivity.
News from AGA
Digital GI Corner: Digital navigation to automate patient engagement and reduce procedure no-shows
Despite the overall cost-effectiveness, patient navigator programs require significant resources, but digital navigators may be able to help.
From the Journals
Percentage of doctors who are Black barely changed in 120 years
A study also found a significant wage gap between Black and White physicians.
Practice Management Toolbox
Fighting back against payer coverage policies
The AGA is working to address issues with commercial payers, but to be effective we need to hear your experiences. We know commercial payers...
Financial/Legal
Medical professional liability risk and mitigation: An overview for early-career gastroenterologists
Knowledge of the general principles of medical professional liability and GI-specific considerations can help preserve physician well-being,...
Feature
2020 left many GIs unhappy in life outside work
“The chief causes of burnout remain consistent from past years and are pushing physicians to the breaking point,” according to a large survey.
Practice Management Toolbox
Important lessons about telehealth
One system conducted more than 1.2 million video visits since the beginning of January, steadily accounting for 20%-25% of total visit volume.
From the Journals
How to predict successful colonoscopy malpractice lawsuits
Medication errors were linked to worse outcomes for physician defendants.
Perspectives
Should your practice be acquired by private equity?
Dr. John Allen and Dr. Marc Sonenshine explain private equity’s evolution in the GI field, dispel misconceptions, and dissect the central question...