Now Accepting Late Breaking Abstracts for ACG 2008

Deadline for submission is Monday, August 25, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.  Click here for detailed instructions and to submit your abstracts.

Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of Medicare Bill

Following President Bush’s veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, the Congress acted swiftly to override it.Click here to read more about this positive outcome.

CMS Issues Medicare Claims Payment Guidance

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, enacted on July 15, 2008, replaces the scheduled rate reduction with a 0.5 percent update, retroactive to July 1, 2008. Read the CMS communication here.

GI Jeopardy Trainee Competition Begins Online

Make plans to participate along with your team of fellows-in-training for a chance to compete at the live competition in Orlando! The online competition will be open through August 15th. Click here for more information.

Online Needs Assessment Survey

By providing input on clinical and professional challenges you encounter in your daily practice, you can help ACG develop future educational programs better designed to meet your needs. Click here and submit your feedback by August 1.

 

ACG Needs Assessment Survey
Click here to submit your input for future ACG programs.