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The New ASGE Coding Primer: A Guide for Gastroenterologists
ASGE is please to introduce our newest practice management tool for gastroenterologist, The ASGE Coding Primer: A Guide for Gastroenterologists. An essential coding tool for gastroenterologists, this Coding Primer was written by practicing physicians for physicians. Order your copy today!.
ASGE Career Center
Looking for that perfect fit? Introducing ASGE’s new, interactive, online job board, The ASGE Career Center. ASGE’s Career Center is your resource for making online employment connections in the GI industry. Visit the center today!
June 16th Congressional Panel Hearing on VA Reprocessing Issues
On Tuesday, June 16, a congressional panel questioned the Department of Veterans Affairs officials about mistakes in reprocessing of endoscopic equipment at three of their facilities. ASGE and SGNA has issued a joint statement on the VA Congressional Hearing. View the statement..
ASGE Annual Legislative Update
At DDW 2009, ASGE released its first Annual Legislative Update. This past year has been full of opportunity to move ASGE's agenda forward in Washington, DC. The Update summarizes ASGE advocacy efforts since DDW 2008.
ASGE & Health System Reform 2009
As Congress and President Obama move forward in addressing health system reform in the 111th Congress, ASGE has been steadfast in monitoring the reform debate and analyzing proposals to determine their impact on our members’ practices and the patients they serve. Visit the Health System Reform web page to learn about ASGE’s advocacy efforts on this issue.
Updated Practice Guidelines
Two important guidelines, "Infection Control During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" and "Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" were recently updated and published in the May issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. View guidelines. . .