Tag: advocacy
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The Government Shutdown Is Over, But Telehealth Questions Remain
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / The Government Shutdown Is Over, But Telehealth Questions RemainThe government shutdown is over, but telehealth confusion persists. Here’s what you need to know as we wrap up 2025.
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CMS Finalizes Payment Policies for 2026
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / CMS Finalizes Payment Policies for 2026Despite conversion factor increase, practice expense changes and misguided ‘efficiency’ adjustments may harm GI patients.
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Can I still offer telehealth to my Medicare patients?
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Can I still offer telehealth to my Medicare patients?To help you navigate telehealth and Medicare reimbursement process during the government shutdown, ACG has published a new blog addressing commonly asked questions.
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Fall 2025 Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Fall 2025 Government Shutdown: What You Need to KnowNon-essential government functions have ceased; Congress must pass a government funding package to end shutdown
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Congress Is Back for the Fall and Here’s What to Expect
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Congress Is Back for the Fall and Here’s What to ExpectAs we head into the fall and Congress returns from its summer recess, several issues affecting the federal budget and Medicare physician payments are coming to a head.
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ACG Highlights Impact of NIH Proposed Funding Cuts on Local Communities
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / ACG Highlights Impact of NIH Proposed Funding Cuts on Local CommunitiesACG is alarmed by CMS’ proposal for new ‘efficiency’ cuts and changes to practice expense methodology
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Significant Impacts to GI in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Significant Impacts to GI in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed RuleACG is alarmed by CMS’ proposal for new ‘efficiency’ cuts and changes to practice expense methodology
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CMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule and OPPS/ASC Proposed Rules for 2026
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / CMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule and OPPS/ASC Proposed Rules for 2026ACG is alarmed by CMS’ proposal for new ‘efficiency’ cuts and changes to practice expense methodology
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Advancing GI’s Public Policy Priorities in Congress: A Recap of ACG’s Annual Advocacy Day
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Advancing GI’s Public Policy Priorities in Congress: A Recap of ACG’s Annual Advocacy DayACG leaders advance GI’s public policy priorities in Congress, including utilization management reform and colorectal cancer screening
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CMS Finalizes Unacceptable 2.83 Percent Cut to Physician Payments in 2025
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / CMS Finalizes Unacceptable 2.83 Percent Cut to Physician Payments in 2025ACG strongly opposes CMS’ finalized 2.8% cut to Medicare physician reimbursement; join our efforts to have Congress avert these cuts.