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¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï lends voice to patients and gastroenterologists in influencing regulation, legislation, and insurance and professional requirements, specifically in the field of endoscopy. ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï is at the forefront in amplifying the GI voice to bring about real improvement in the delivery of healthcare in America.

Latest ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Advocacy and Policy News

  • Fight CRC’s ‘Call-On Congress’

    March 5, 2026

    Two members of ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï’s CRC Screening Project Advisory Council – Jennifer Christie, MD, M¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï, and Tonya Adams, MD – participated in Fight CRC’s ‘Call-On Congress’ events in Washington, DC on March 1-3.

  • ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï CRC Screening Project for underserved entering final phases

    March 5, 2026

    An ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï project that is designed to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and completion colonoscopy rates for underserved patients is entering its final phases.

  • CMS Announces Health Care Fraud Crackdown

    March 5, 2026

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on February 25 a crackdown on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid.

  • New UHC Medicare Advantage Referral Requirement

    March 5, 2026

    Effective January 1, 2026, United Healthcare (UHC) will require most members enrolled in UHC Medicare Advantage HMO and HMO-POS plans to obtain a referral from their primary care provider (PCP) before accessing certain specialist services.

  • CMS Proposes Changes to Health Insurance Marketplace

    March 5, 2026

    On February 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2027 proposed standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees.