Becker's ASC Review

40 GASTROENTEROLOGY Mid-career vs. late-career GI salaries in 15 largest US cities By Claire Wallace New York City has the largest gap in pay between mid-career (eight to 14 years practicing) and late-career (29 to 35 years practicing) gastroen- terologists, according to the 2022 salary reporter from Medscape. Mid career vs. late career GI salaries in 15 largest U.S. cities by population: 1. New York City Mid career salary: $373,672 Late career salary: $492,307 2. Los Angeles Mid career salary: $373,251 Late career salary: $464,707 3. Chicago Mid career salary: $418,105 Late career salary: $502,135 4. Houston Mid career salary: $407,240 Late career salary: $498,679 5. Phoenix Mid career salary: $408,502 Late career salary: $487,434 6. Philadelphia Mid career salary: $366,453 Late career salary: $448,783 7. San Antonio Mid career salary: $425,023 Late career salary: $513,289 8. San Diego Mid career salary: $377,625 Late career salary: $468,410 9. Dallas Mid career salary: $425,017 Late career salary: $511,597 10. San Jose Mid career salary: $374,957 Late career salary: $471,609 11. Austin Mid career salary: $425,023 Late career salary: $513,289 12. Jacksonville Mid career salary: $437,858 Late career salary: $501,546 13. Fort Worth, Texas Mid career salary: $425,017 Late career salary: $511,597 14. Columbus Mid career salary: $418,871 Late career salary: $514,096 15. Indianapolis Mid career salary: $418,101 Late career salary: $504,070 n Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney get colonoscopies on camera By Riz Hatton A ctors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney recorded themselves receiving colonoscopies to raise awareness of increasing colon cancer diagnoses among people younger than 50, CNN reported Sept. 14. e idea was the result of a bet between the actors stating that if Mr. McElhenney could learn to speak Welsh, Reynolds would undergo a public colonoscopy, according to CNN. "Rob and I both, we turned 45 this year," Mr. Reynolds said in the video. "And you know, part of being this age is getting a colonoscopy. It's a simple step that could literally — and I mean, literally — save your life." The video was created in partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Lead From Behind, another colon cancer awareness organization. It showcased the sedation and recovery portions of the procedure. e colonoscopies resulted in the discovery of a small polyp in Mr. Reynolds' colon and three small polyps in Mr. McElhenney's colon, CNN reported. "ey were not a big deal but certainly a good thing that we found them early and removed them," Leo Treyzon, MD, the gastroenterolo- gist who performed Mr. McElhenney's procedure, said in the video. n GI Alliance finalizes $785M physician-led buyout By Riz Hatton Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance has finalized its physician-led buyout facilitated by a $785 million investment from private equity firm Apollo Hybrid Value. Apollo will now serve as GI Alliance's long-term strategic partner, according to a Sept. 15 news release from the practice management company. As part of the transaction, Apollo will receive two seats on the GI Alliance board. "Apollo closely aligns with GI Alliance's values. This strategic partnership creates true physician ownership, physician- led decision-making and a continued commitment to thoughtful growth," James Weber, MD, CEO of GI Alliance, said in the release. n

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