On June 5, the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act” (H.R. 7010) was signed into law, giving physician practices and other businesses that have secured a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan more time and flexibility for keeping employees on payroll and, consequently, eligibility for loan forgiveness.

As healthcare providers, we have dedicated our lives to caring for our fellow human beings. Therefore, we are compelled to speak out against any treatment that results in unacceptable disparities that marginalize the vulnerable among us. As leaders of the four GI societies, AASLD, ACG, AGA, and ASGE, we stand united in condemning racism, bigotry and discrimination based on race, religion, gender, country of origin and sexual orientation.

ASGE announces the appointment of Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA from Seattle, WA, to the position of ASGE President. Dr. Mergener assumed his presidential duties at the conclusion of the ASGE annual business meeting on May 2. His term will continue until May 2021.

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) have developed this guide to help our members stay informed and navigate new rules related to telehealth services during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE).