Author: Caroll D. Koscheski, MD, FACG
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Medicare Seeks Your Feedback on MIPS Colonoscopy Episode
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Medicare Seeks Your Feedback on MIPS Colonoscopy EpisodeAs ACG and the GI societies notified you earlier this month, CMS recently announced that it will begin a trial…
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ICD-10 Transition, "No Big Deal"…..but is it over?
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ICD-10 Transition, "No Big Deal"…..but is it over?The much publicized and anticipated International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) transition has come…
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Congress Supports Colorectal Cancer Screening
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Congress Supports Colorectal Cancer ScreeningThe American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) applaud…
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Joint GI Societies Submit Formal Comments to CMS Opposing Proposed Medicare Cuts
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / Joint GI Societies Submit Formal Comments to CMS Opposing Proposed Medicare CutsEarlier this summer, CMS proposed drastic cuts to the 2016 Medicare physician reimbursement rates for colonoscopy and other lower GI…
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Take Action: CMS Comments Due Sept. 8
Earlier this summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed drastic cuts to the 2016 Medicare physician reimbursement…
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ICD-10: Updates and Tips
As you are aware, on October 1, the Medicare claims processing system is set to begin using the new ICD-10…
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Over 5,150 Signed Petition Opposing Medicare Cuts: Take These Next Steps
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Over 5,150 Signed Petition Opposing Medicare Cuts: Take These Next StepsThe College is grateful to ACG Members who are helping to lead the charge opposing Medicare’s cuts to colonoscopy with…
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What ACG Members Can Do to Help Stop Medicare Cuts
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / What ACG Members Can Do to Help Stop Medicare CutsIf you are a GI clinician and you haven’t signed this petition – recently proposed Medicare colonoscopy cuts could soon…
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ACG and GI Societies Fighting Colonoscopy Pay Cuts
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG and GI Societies Fighting Colonoscopy Pay CutsThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule which,…
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Join ACG in the Fight Against Medicare Colonoscopy Cuts: Sign This Petition Now
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Join ACG in the Fight Against Medicare Colonoscopy Cuts: Sign This Petition NowMedicare bureaucrats plan to cut doctors’ reimbursement for colonoscopy starting January 2016. The stakes are high for Medicare patients and…