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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

  • OMB Proposes Significant Changes to Federal Grant Regulations

    June 2, 2026

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)  released a proposed rule on May 29  that would substantially revise the federal regulations governing grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance.

  • Senate Democrats Move to Repeal CMS's WISeR AI Prior Authorization Model

    May 28, 2026

    Senate Democrats have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution seeking to overturn CMS’s Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model — an AI-supported prior authorization program currently operating in traditional Medicare.

  • Medical Societies Urge Passage of Provider Reimbursement Stability Act

    May 28, 2026

    ASGE joined a coalition of national medical societies urging Congress to pass H.R. 8163, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, legislation designed to improve stability within the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

  • Coalition Supports No Surprises Act Enforcement Act

    May 28, 2026

    ASGE joined a coalition of national medical specialty societies in a letter supporting H.R. 4710/S. 2420, the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act, legislation intended to strengthen enforcement of the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process.

  • Louisiana State Legislature Passes CRNA Payment Bill

    May 14, 2026

    This week the Louisiana State Legislature approved a bill that ensures certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are reimbursed by insurers for the anesthesia services they are licensed and authorized to provide.