Category: National Affairs
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Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement Proposal Would Cut Reimbursement for GI Practices and Infusion
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement Proposal Would Cut Reimbursement for GI Practices and InfusionThis week, ACG submitted formal comments to CMS regarding an ill-advised proposal to change the reimbursement formula for physician-administered drugs,…
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ACG New York Governors Urge Members to Oppose Medical Malpractice Bill
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG New York Governors Urge Members to Oppose Medical Malpractice BillDear ACG New York Members: We wanted to provide an update on this recurring state issue and hopefully keep it…
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GIQuIC: the Bridge Between Public Policy and Practice Management
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / GIQuIC: the Bridge Between Public Policy and Practice ManagementThis week, GIQuIC announced that the registry database has surpassed 3 million colonoscopies. The growth in procedures has been driven…
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ACG and Coalition of Specialties Oppose Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) legislation
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG and Coalition of Specialties Oppose Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) legislationThis week, ACG called upon leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives’ committees with health care jurisdiction to oppose H.R.…
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“Sunshine” Payments: Review and Dispute Periods End May 15th
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / “Sunshine” Payments: Review and Dispute Periods End May 15thCMS announced the beginning of the 45 day Open Payments (“sunshine payments”) review and dispute period. This period ends May…
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Making $ense of MACRA
CMS….SGR… MACRA… MIPS… APMs… QCDRs… ACOs… Why does Washington D.C. love acronyms and complicated payment systems? What the heck is…
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ACG Governors Take on Washington D.C.
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Governors Take on Washington D.C.On Thursday, April 14th, over 45 ACG Governors met with over 250 members of Congress as part of the 2016…
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Private Insurers Participating in Health Exchanges Must Waive Bowel Preparation Costs
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Private Insurers Participating in Health Exchanges Must Waive Bowel Preparation CostsOn April 20th, the Federal Government provided important guidance for private group plans participating in health exchanges set up via…
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Oklahoma Passes Legislation Banning MOC Mandates
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Oklahoma Passes Legislation Banning MOC MandatesOn April 8th, the state of Oklahoma passed legislation preventing MOC from being a conditional requirement for state license, hospital…
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“Sunshine” Payments: Review and Dispute Periods End May 15th
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / “Sunshine” Payments: Review and Dispute Periods End May 15thCMS announced the beginning of the 45 day Open Payments (“sunshine payments”) review and dispute period. This period ends May…