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On May 22, the House passed its version of a sweeping tax and spending bill (H.R. 1) that is now under consideration in the Senate.

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816) has been  reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support.

On behalf of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï), we are pleased to announce the approval of two new CPT codes to report ESD procedures, effective January 1, 2027.

The release of various White House executive orders and the proposed discretionary budget blueprint released on Friday, May 2 pose a significant threat to patient care across the country.

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï is proud to welcome Amitabh Chak, MD, M¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï as our new President for 2025-2026. Dr. Chak assumed the new role of leading the global society on gastrointestinal endoscopy at the recently concluded DDW in San Diego, CA.

Members of the ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Health & Public Policy, Reimbursement and Practice Operations committees visited the United in Blue installation in Washington, DC.

Telehealth coverage has been extended, but commercial insurance policies differ on coding and coverageThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries through Sept. 30, 2025.

Multiple randomized controlled trials comparing colonoscopy with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) are currently in progress around the world.

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï teams up with MedChi Network Services, a division of the Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi), and the Menocal Family Practice in Frederick to screen uninsured patients for colorectal cancer (CRC)

¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï joined partners all around the country yesterday to contribute to the power of speaking in one voice to promote colorectal cancer awareness.