American College of Gastroenterology
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    ACG Membership

    More than 12,000 GI professionals worldwide call themselves an ACG Member. Join the community of clinical gastroenterologists committed to providing quality in patient care. Members access a wide variety of resources and benefit from ACG's ongoing educational and legislative initiatives to ensure quality in care.

    Click Join ACG to access applications and information on ACG Member categories.

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    Member Resources

    • American Journal of Gastroenterology
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  • Clinical
    Guidelines

    Clinical Guidelines

    Authored by a talented group of GI experts, the College is devoted to the development of new ACG guidelines on gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Our guidelines reflect the current state-of-the-art scientific work and are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine.

    Guidelines

    • Clinical Guidelines (Sortable List)
    • Guideline Development Policies
  • Education
    and Meetings

    Education and Meetings

    Earn your CME from the convenience of your home or office by accessing ACG's web-based educational programs, or attend one of ACG's regional or national meetings and Annual Postgraduate Course, that provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss the challenges you face in practice and ways to overcome them.

    Meetings

    • Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course
    • Regional Meetings
    • Trainee Events and Meetings
    • Recertification
    • ACG Course Calendar
    • ACG Endorsed Courses
    • International Conference Faculty Sponsorship Form

    Online Education

    • ACG Education Universe
    • ACG Self-Assessment Test
    • ACG SAP-Maintenance of Certification
    • CME Offerings

    Policies and Procedures for Educational Activities

    • CME Mission Statement
    • Policies and Procedures for Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interest
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  • Physician
    Resources

    Physician Resources

    From The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the leading GI clinical journal, to quality initiatives, treatment resources and late-breaking news, ACG provides a wide-range of resources that keep you current on clinical updates and what is on the horizon that may impact your practice.

    For You

    • GIQuIC
    • Competency in Endoscopy
    • Publications
    • Online Store
    • CME Resources
    • Treatment Resources
    • Clinical Drug Trials
    • Translation Services
    • International Volunteerism Guide
    • Medical Links

    For Your Patients

    • Digestive Health SmartBrief, Online Patient Newsletter
    • Brochures
    • Podcasts
    • Patient Website
    • Patient Assistance Programs
  • Practice
    Management

    Practice Management

    From articles to educational programs, ACG provides you tools and techniques you can use in your practice that will help improve efficiency and increase profitability. Learn from experts at ACG's live and web-based educational programs, read what others are doing in their practice to solve problems they encounter and connect with colleagues online to discuss important issues and share ways to improve practice.

    Resources For Your Practice

    • GIQuIC
    • Competencies in Endoscopy
    • Coding Information
    • Medicare
    • Financial Information
    • Publications
    • Online Store
    • ACG This Week, National Affairs News
    • ACG SmartBrief
    • Digestive Health SmartBrief, Online Patient Newsletter
  • National
    Affairs

    ACG National Affairs

    From articles to educational programs, ACG provides you tools and techniques you can use in your practice that will help improve efficiency and increase profitability. Learn from experts at ACG's live and web-based educational programs, read what others are doing in their practice to solve problems they encounter and connect with colleagues online to discuss important issues and share ways to improve practice.

    National Affairs Materials

    • Contact Your Representatives
    • Latest News and Recent Actions
    • Legislative Affairs
    • CMS
    • FDA
    • Member Resources
  • Research
    and Awards

    ACG Research and Awards

    The ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education supports clinical gastroenterology research and faculty development awards each year.

    Through its Awards program, ACG recognizes the professional accomplishments and many significant contributions of its members to clinical gastroenterology and to the life of the College.


    Research Grants

    • Grant Announcements
    • Junior Faculty Development Grants
    • Clinical Research Awards
    • Clinical Research Awards Pilot Projects
    • Smaller Programs Clinical Research Awards
    • Colorectal Cancer Prevention Action Plans and RFAs
    • Grant Recipients
    • Grant Submission
    • Grant Writing Tutorial
    • Reporting Form for Past ACG Grant Recipients

    Awards

    • Int'l GI Training Grant Award
    • North American Int'l GI Training Grant Award
    • Int'l GI Training Grant Recipients
    • Awardees and Special Lecturers
    • Abstract Award Winners
    • Awards Brochure
  • ACG
    Institute

    ACG Institute

    The primary mission of the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education is to advance the field of clinical gastroenterology through education and research. Founded in 1994, the ACG Institute has evolved into a major source of funding for patient care oriented gastroenterology research, and an active and effective sponsor of educational programming for consumers and physicians alike.

    About the Institute

    • Mission and Leadership
    • Institute Annual Reports
    • ACG Institute Capital Campaign
    • Donation Form

    Clinical Research Funding Opportunities

    • Junior Faculty Development Grants
    • Clinical Research Awards
    • Clinical Research Awards Pilot Projects
    • Smaller Programs Clinical Research Awards
    • Colorectal Cancer Prevention Action Plan and RFAs

    Education Campaigns and Treatment Resources

    • Evidence-Based Reviews
    • ACG Obesity Initiative
    • Hepatitis C Treatment Resources
    • IBS Awareness
    • IBD Awareness
    • Colorectal Cancer Awareness

    2010-2011 ACG Institute Annual Report
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  • Fellows In
    Training

    Fellows In Training

    This section is a one-stop-shop for GI Trainees and those interested in pursuing a career in GI. You will find information about ACG trainee events and meetings, GI fellowship programs across North America, the GI Match, ACG's Mentoring Program and many other educational materials uniquely tailored for GI Fellows.

    Trainee Resources

    • Membership Benefits
    • GI Training Pathway
    • Trainee Events and Meetings
    • Board Review Question of the Week
    • Mentoring Program
    • Job Search / Career Center

     

    • GI Jeopardy Competition
    • Training Committee
    • GI Fellowship Programs
    • GI Fellowship Match
    • GI Training Curriculum
    • Links
  • Media

    ACG Media

    Journalists access information on digestive health, including the latest ACG news and up-to-date information about ACG's Annual Scientific Meeting and the latest clinical science.

    Whether you are working on a consumer health story, an article for healthcare providers or need access to GI experts, ACG welcomes media inquiries.

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    News

    • 2013 Press Releases
    • ACG Annual Meeting Press Releases
    • Press Release Archives
    • Latest Findings from The American Journal of Gastroenterology

    Annual Scientific Meeting

    • Meeting Information
    • Press Room Information
    • Embargo Policy
    • Press Credentials

    Resources

    • About ACG
    • What is a Gastroenterologist?
    • ACG Patient Web site
    • The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    • ACG Clinical Guidelines

    Multimedia

    • Video and PSAs (You Tube)
    • Podcasts

    Media Inquiries

    ACG welcomes inquiries about digestive health from the media and can make experts available for interviews upon request.

    Please call the Communications staff at 301-263-9000 or e-mail mediaonly@gi.org.

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ACG Home / National Affairs / ACG Recent Actions Archives

ACG Recent Actions Archives

Archives

2009

ACG joins AGA and ASGE requesting the Dept. of Health and Human Services to delay its proposal to eliminate consult codes in favor of lower paying evaluation and management codes

ACG joins group of specialities urging the American Medical Association for further action on its resolution to oppose any public or private payor’s proposal to eliminate consultation codes

ACG opposes BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts policy requiring use of Humira prior to Cimzia or Remicade in patients with Crohn’s disease

ACG opposes Anthem Blue Cross of California’s recent site-of-service differential policy for endoscopy

2006-2008

ACG meets with CMS on pending CT Colonography National Coverage Decision; Submits follow-up letter

ACG Testifies at FDA Advisory Meeting on Safety of GI-Administered Sedation.

ACG offers support for Congressional resolution on National Celiac Disease Awareness Month

ACG offers support for Tennessee CRC bill; urges further action

ACG responds to Washington State request for information for technology assessment on CT colonography. | ACG Provides additional input. | ACG Comments on draft evidence report.

ACG responds to UnitedHealthcare regarding their site-of-service differential which puts patients at risk.

ACG joins other GI societies in opposing Blue Cross of California’s policy of reducing physician fees for endoscopic services in HOPD.

National Affairs Materials

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  • Legislative Affairs
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  • CMS
    • Recent Regulations and Comment Letters Impacting GI
    • CMS Physician Learning Center
    • HHS Regulations
  • FDA
    • FDA News and Recent Committee Actions
    • Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts Important to GI
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American College Of Gastroenterology

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  • Clinical Guidelines
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  • Physician Resources
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  • ACG Institute
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