Tag: advocacy
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A Proposed Federal Rule Would Reshape How NIH Grants Are Awarded
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / A Proposed Federal Rule Would Reshape How NIH Grants Are AwardedACG is concerned with the recent OMB proposal to have political appointees approve all NIH research grants
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Inside the Inaugural Men’s Health Conference: ACG Leaders Bring the Case for Prevention to Congress
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Inside the Inaugural Men’s Health Conference: ACG Leaders Bring the Case for Prevention to CongressACG was proud to participate in the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus conference
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As Congress Eyes Medicare Reform, ACG Is Representing the Clinical GI Perspective
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / As Congress Eyes Medicare Reform, ACG Is Representing the Clinical GI PerspectiveAfter years of incremental fixes and stopgap solutions on Medicare reimbursement, Congress is finally taking a closer look
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Proposed NIH Cuts Would Hurt GI Research – Here’s How ACG Is Fighting Back
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Proposed NIH Cuts Would Hurt GI Research – Here’s How ACG Is Fighting BackACG is alarmed by CMS’ proposal for new ‘efficiency’ cuts and changes to practice expense methodology
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ACG Advocacy Day 2026: Advocacy Takes Guts – Advancing Digestive Health
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / ACG Advocacy Day 2026: Advocacy Takes Guts – Advancing Digestive HealthACG leaders advance GI’s public policy priorities in Congress, including utilization management reform and colorectal cancer screening
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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.