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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.

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Latest ASGE Advocacy and Policy News

Oct 17

Downcoding of E/M: What GI Physicians Need to Know

Downcoding occurs when a payer automatically reduces a submitted claim to a lower E/M level, often via automated edits and without chart review, resulting in underpayment.
Sep 23

ACA Tax Credits to Expire Without Action by Congress

ASGE has joined more than 90 medical specialty societies and state medical associations in a letter to congressional leaders urging extension of the enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs).
Sep 16

ASGE Expresses Frustration with Quality Measure Selection Process

ASGE has joined an AMA-led letter asking the CMS to evaluate its process for incorporating measures into the MIPS and MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs), and to prioritize the value of specialty-led QCDRs.