ACG President Delivers GI Cancer Survivorship Speech
On Monday, October 16, ACG President Dr. Daniel Pambianco delivered a speech at Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz’s Cancer Survivorship Summit. Dr. Pambianco’s remarks covered the landscape of...
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CMS Finalizes Unacceptable Physician Pay Cuts, Extends Telehealth Coverage...
GI Societies Will Urge Congress to Reverse Cuts – You Can Help! The final 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical Center...
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Biden Administration Proposes New Healthcare-Related Regulations & Executive...
Biden issues executive order on artificial intelligence On October 30, 2023, President Joe Biden signed an executive order entitled, Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development...
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ACG’s Public Policy Year-in-Review for 2023
ACG leaders had a very busy 2023 advocating for the best interests of GI practices and patients. Top priorities included fighting insurer restrictions, building coalitions to fight damaging Medicare...
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Year-End State of Play: Medicare Cuts, Legislative Reforms, and MIPS Adjustments
Damaging 2024 Medicare Cuts Finalized at 3.4% On November 2, 2023, CMS released the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). While anticipated, ACG is still angered by the 3.4% cut to the CY...
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CMS Delivers New Prior Authorization Reforms, a Key ACG Public Policy Priority
In a significant win for ACG members and healthcare providers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule that reforms the prior authorization process for services, while...
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Black History Month 2024
Embracing the Past, Present, and Future:Celebrating Black Excellence in Gastroenterology by Dr. Corlan Eboh, Dr. Mazer Ally & Dr. Mohammad Ali; ACG Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee The...
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ACG “Ride or Stride for 45” in March
A Healthy Challenge to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at Age 45 for March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in 2024! The “Ride or Stride for 45” Virtual Challenge has become an ACG...
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Explore Resources & Inspiration from ACG Reezwana Chowdhury, MD, FACG; Chair, ACG Public Relations Committee March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a rallying point for ACG members and the GI...
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IBS Awareness Month 2024
ACG Observes Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month April is IBS Awareness Month. ACG is here for the busy clinician with resources on Irritable Bowel Syndrome: patient education materials,...
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Advancing GI’s Public Policy Priorities in Congress: A Recap of ACG’s Annual...
Dear ACG Colleagues and Friends,On Thursday, 100 ACG leaders met with your House Representatives and Senators. Across more than 200 meetings, our tireless advocates expressed the continued challenges...
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FTC Finalizes Ban on Non-Competes
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners voted 3-2, along party lines, to finalize a much-anticipated rule prohibiting employers from entering or enforcing noncompete...
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
by Dr. Mazer Ally, Dr. Sujaata Dwadasi, Dr. Corlan Eboh, Dr. Raj Jessica Thomas; ACG Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee This May, the American College of Gastroenterology proudly celebrates...
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World Digestive Health Day 2024
Your Digestive Health: Make It a Priority The College is honored to join the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) in observing World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with...
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State Legislative Victories on CRC Screening and Prior Authorization
This year, the ACG Board of Governors and the Legislative & Public Policy Council have actively pursued state reforms to expand access to colorectal cancer screening, reign in prior authorization...
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Pride Month 2024
by Dr. Mazer Ally & Dr. Corlan Eboh; ACG Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee This June, the American College of Gastroenterology proudly celebrates Pride Month. Throughout the month, we...
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What You Need to Know, June 2024: ACG Medicare Reimbursement Letter and New...
ACG Comments: Protect Access to Care, Sanctity of Patient-Provider RelationshipLast week, ACG formally replied to the Senate Finance Committee’s report on Medicare Part B reforms, advancing our...
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ACG 2024 #DiversityinGI Virtual Race includes Fun Runs
A Special Virtual Run/Walk to Benefit ACG Summer Scholars and Celebrate Diversity! A tradition continues! Be part of the 2024 Annual Diversity in GI Virtual 5K! This virtual event invites ACG members...
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How a Fishing Industry Lawsuit May Impact the Future of U.S. Healthcare and...
Last week, the Supreme Court sided with Atlantic herring fisheries in a landmark case, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. Although the case centered on environmental monitoring fees, the...
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Harmful Medicare Cuts Proposed for 2025
CMS’ 2025 proposed cuts again threaten GI practices and patient access to care The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed payment regulations for calendar year 2025....
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