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ASGE Calls on the OMB to Withdraw Its Proposed Rule
July 15, 2026
ASGE joined leading GI and liver societies in urging OMB to withdraw proposed federal funding rule changes that could weaken peer review, restrict collaboration and research dissemination, and threaten U.S. biomedical research leadership.
Welcome to Fellowship: Your Journey with ASGE Begins
July 14, 2026
Fellowship is a time of tremendous growth — challenging, rewarding, and transformative. As you embark on this path, know that you are joining a vibrant community committed to advancing excellence in endoscopy, lifelong learning, and patient-centered care.
Navigating GI Fellowship: Lessons, Reflections, and Real Talk from Those Who’ve Been There
July 14, 2026
Starting fellowship is a big step, but you’re not alone. ASGE has gathered insights from those who’ve walked this path before you. Take a few minutes to explore these stories. You might just find the advice you didn’t know you needed.
New UnitedHealthcare Coverage Policy for Blood-Based CRC Test to Go Into Effect on August 1
July 10, 2026
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) issued a Commercial Medical Policy covering the Shield™ blood-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening test for eligible average-risk individuals, effective August 1, 2026.
CMS Releases Hospital Outpatient and ASC Payment Proposed Rules
July 9, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) / Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule.
GI Societies Urge Further Clinical Expert Review of Cost Measure
July 9, 2026
ASGE, ACG, and the AGA jointly submitted comments to the Partnership for Quality Measurement on the re-endorsement of the Screening/Surveillance Colonoscopy cost measure.
House Subcommittee Advances Prior Authorization Bill
July 9, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health advanced the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514), a major legislative milestone for reform of Medicare Advantage (MA) prior authorization practices.
Organizations Ask Congress for More Oversight to Ensure NIH Funding is Spent
July 9, 2026
ASGE is one of more than 80 organizations that sent a letter in June to congressional leaders reminding them of the importance of robust federal funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
CMS Proposes New Criteria for Denying or Revoking Medicare Enrollment and New Private Equity Ownership Disclosures
July 9, 2026
Tucked into the CY2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on July 1 are new provider enrollment provisions that would apply across Medicare provider and supplier types.
CMS Launches Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Model
July 9, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched its Medicare GLP-1 Bridge initiative, which is designed to expand access to GLP-1 medications and to evaluate the impacts of increased access on the Medicare program.
ASGE Members Encouraged to Urge Lawmakers to Block OMB Rule
June 25, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed major changes to the federal grant-making process that would fundamentally alter how research funding is awarded and managed.
Scientific Societies Ask Congress Preserve to Use of Federal Funds for Publication Costs
June 25, 2026
ASGE joined more than 160 organizations in a letter asking congressional lawmakers to reject a proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would prohibit or condition the eligibility of publication costs for federally funded research.
Rep. Onder Leads Letter to CMS Asking for Formulary Adequacy Standard
June 25, 2026
Rep. Bob Onder, MD (R-MO) led a letter signed by members of the GOP Doctors Caucus encouraging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to protect Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
GI Organizations Comment on Expanding Prior Auth Regulations to Drugs
June 25, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing to build on a 2024 interoperability rule for non-drug services by extending electronic prior authorization requirements to drugs across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and marketplace plans.
ASGE Endorses New Prior Auth Bill
June 25, 2026
As part of a multifaceted approach to reform prior authorization, Reps. Julie Johnson (D-TX) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) have introduced the Prior Authorization Reform for Autoimmune and Blood Disorders Act (H.R. 9192).

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