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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 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.
  • Jul 07

    AMA Report Describes Changes in Physician Practice Ownership

    A new report from the American Medical Association (AMA) describes the changes in the ownership and organization of physician practices since 2012.
  • Jul 02

    New ACIP Members Make First Recommendations

    Newly appointed members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted last week to no longer recommend thimerosal-containing flu vaccines for all ages and approved clesrovimab for newborns and infants entering their first RSV season.