Press Releases

The release of various White House executive orders and the proposed discretionary budget blueprint released on Friday, May 2 pose a significant threat to patient care across the country.

ASGE is proud to welcome Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE as our new President for 2025-2026. Dr. Chak assumed the new role of leading the global society on gastrointestinal endoscopy at the recently concluded DDW in San Diego, CA.

Telehealth coverage has been extended, but commercial insurance policies differ on coding and coverageThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries through Sept. 30, 2025.

ASGE joined partners all around the country yesterday to contribute to the power of speaking in one voice to promote colorectal cancer awareness.

Three U.S. Gastroenterology Societies Jointly Publish Updated Consensus Recommendations

The nomination period for the 2025 LEAD and GOLD leadership development programs is officially open.

On December 20, Congress passed a short-term spending bill that does not include relief for physicians from a 2.83 percent Medicare payment cut that will take effect January 1.

GI Societies are fighting to prevent reimbursement cuts – you can help! 

Jerome (Jerry) H.  Siegel, ASGE Schindler Awardee, and a friend, mentor and teacher to so many of us, passed away July 28, 2024.  

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed payment regulations for calendar year 2025. Key among these is a proposed 2.8% cut for physician service. Our societies will urge Congress to reverse these unacceptable cuts.