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Artificial intelligence in gastroenterology has entered a new phase. The conversation is shifting from what AI can do to how we can successfully implement it in real-world GI practice.
A 79 y/o man underwent CT to evaluate left lower abdominal pain, which quickly self-resolved. However, CT also incidentally demonstrated fullness of the ampulla of Vater, leading to referral to gastroenterology.
A quality improvement study eliminated pathology specimen errors through standardized nurse verification of specimen bottles, forms, and logs, improving accuracy and patient safety.
We’re adding a registered dietitian. Can Medicare patients sign an ABN for GI-related nutrition services if they have diabetes or ESRD but we aren’t managing those conditions? What’s the best practice for offering these services?
House Democrats are developing a health policy agenda that could shape their priorities if they regain control of the House after the midterm elections.
House Republicans have introduced a package of 14 bills aimed at strengthening program integrity and combating fraud, waste, and improper payments within Medicare and Medicaid.
Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes affecting remote patient monitoring (RPM).
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new program integrity actions targeting unauthorized enrollment and improper activity in the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
Elevance Health announced a series of new billing policies intended to more closely align reimbursement with the physical location where services are furnished.
This week, ASGE, AGA, and ACG submitted joint recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule.
This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing examining policy to address Medicare provider payment challenges. Much of the discussion centered on reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).
National APP week is celebrated each year during the last full week of September. This year, September 21–25, we recognize APPs under the theme “The Pulse of Progress: APPs Powering Tomorrow.”
The Endoscopy staff identified an opportunity to improve patient care and reduce potential complications through the improvement of patient satisfaction scores, obtained via a national patient survey.
Can these laboratory tests be counted as three unique tests for the Data element of Medical Decision Making (MDM) because they have different CPT codes, or should they be counted as two unique tests?
This week the House voted to send a temporary funding patch to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law — thereby punting the September 30 federal government shutdown deadline to December 11.