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������� has joined more than 90 medical specialty societies and state medical associations in a letter to congressional leaders urging extension of the enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs).

The European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (�������) have developed a joint society position statement .

������� has joined an AMA-led letter asking the CMS to evaluate its process for incorporating measures into the MIPS and MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs), and to prioritize the value of specialty-led QCDRs.

ACG, AGA, and ������� submitted joint recommendations to CMS on the CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers proposed rules.

The Standards of Practice (SOP) Committee has developed a guideline entitled, “������� Guideline on endoscopic management of benign and malignant colonic strictures.” The document is available now for review and comment through October 11, 2025.

������� hosted its second National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Summit on September 4 at the ������� Institute for Training and Technology in Downers Grove, IL.

������� is on record  in support of legislation (H.R. 4299) that holds physician reimbursement for Part B drugs harmless from drug price negotiation.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill on July 31 by a vote of 26 to 3.

Reps. Chu and Wilson introduced the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act, directing NCI to review stomach cancer and recommend actions. ������� supports, noting early detection via endoscopy can improve treatment outcomes.