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ASGE lends voice to patients and gastroenterologists in influencing regulation, legislation, and insurance and professional requirements, specifically in the field of endoscopy. ASGE is at the forefront in amplifying the GI voice to bring about real improvement in the delivery of healthcare in America.

Latest ASGE Advocacy and Policy News

  • Jul 29

    Significant impacts to GI in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule

    ACG, AGA, and ASGE previously shared an overview of CMS’ proposed payment rules for 2026. There are two specific proposals within the regulation that have significant implications.
  • Jul 22

    New Fraud Schemes Target Health Care Providers

    CMS published an alert on fraud schemes targeting Medicare providers that involve bad actors impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
  • Jul 16

    Groups Ask Congress to Protect Integrity of USPSTF

    ASGE and other organizations are asking Congress to protect the integrity of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. USPSTF is tasked with making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services, including colorectal cancer screening.