The Impact of Improved Colorectal Cancer Screening on Adequacy of Future Supply of Gastroenterologists
January 2009
Olympus America, Inc.
The purpose of this study is to assess the future adequacy of gastroenterologist supply to help ensure the nation’s ability to provide colonoscopy services. Using two simulation models—the National Colorectal Screening Model and the Physician Supply and Demand Model—the report authors provide evidence-based extrapolations of the impact of changes in CRC screening rates, trends in screening modality, and other trends in gastroenterologist supply and demand determinants on the future adequacy of gastroenterologist supply.