Tag: Congress
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Update from the Hill: What ACG Members Need to Know
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Update from the Hill: What ACG Members Need to KnowLast month, ACG updated membership on the outstanding issues that remained when members of Congress left for the August recess. …
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Update from the Hill: Congress in Recess until September; Lame Duck Post-Election Schedule
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Update from the Hill: Congress in Recess until September; Lame Duck Post-Election ScheduleCongress left for a seven-week recess on July 14 and will return after Labor Day, giving lawmakers limited time to…
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Important Meaningful Use Date Right around the Corner: July 1st
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Important Meaningful Use Date Right around the Corner: July 1stDid you know that all ACG members can apply for and receive a Stage 2 Meaningful Use hardship exemption for…
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Thank you, ACG Governors: Medicare Payment Package for Hospitals Includes Meaningful Use Help for ASCs
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Thank you, ACG Governors: Medicare Payment Package for Hospitals Includes Meaningful Use Help for ASCsIn April, over 45 ACG Governors met with over 250 members of Congress as part of the 2016 ACG Board…
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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 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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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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ACG Governors in Washington D.C. Next Week
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Governors in Washington D.C. Next WeekThe ACG Board of Governors will be on Capitol Hill next week advocating for issues important to GI practices. Congress…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Congress Needs to Learn From Katie Couric
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Congress Needs to Learn From Katie CouricThis week, ACG shared Katie Couric’s unanticipated journey as a cancer advocate with Congress. Ms. Couric’s work is the subject…