Tag: Public Policy
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Advocacy Takes Guts, Part 1: Why Prior Authorization Reform Can’t Wait
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Advocacy Takes Guts, Part 1: Why Prior Authorization Reform Can’t WaitOn April 16th, ACG’s Board of Governors, Early Career Leadership Program participants, and other senior ACG leaders will head to…
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2026 Payment Shifts: A Raise… and a Cut? Plus, Is Downcoding Coming for a Bill Near You?
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / 2026 Payment Shifts: A Raise… and a Cut? Plus, Is Downcoding Coming for a Bill Near You?In 2026, you may notice shifts in your Medicare and commercial reimbursement. These shifts result from several payment policies enacted…
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2025 ACG Public Policy Year in Review
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / 2025 ACG Public Policy Year in ReviewACG is proud to serve as the voice for clinical GI – read about our public policy and practice management accomplishments in 2025.
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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