Tag: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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The Hidden Burdens of Medicare Reimbursement
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / The Hidden Burdens of Medicare ReimbursementEstimating compliance cost is notoriously difficult, but the available studies nevertheless suggests CMS’ figures are woefully low.
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Broken Promises: Why MACRA & MIPS Have Failed Physicians
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Broken Promises: Why MACRA & MIPS Have Failed PhysiciansWe know that a 3.36% Medicare reimbursement cut is looming in 2024. These cuts are anti-physician practice and threaten patient access to care. Clearly, the Medicare physician fee schedule is broken and needs both short-term and long-term corrections.
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Cuts in Store: 2024 Proposed Medicare Payments
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Cuts in Store: 2024 Proposed Medicare PaymentsThe GI societies are disappointed and concerned to see a proposed cut to reimbursement in 2024. Tell Congress now to reform physician reimbursement.
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Congress Passes the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Congress Passes the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening ActEnding “Post-Polypectomy Surprise” included in Larger COVID-19 Stimulus Package The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is grateful to Congress for…
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This Week in Washington, DC – HHS Provider Relief Funds Program: My Experience
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / This Week in Washington, DC – HHS Provider Relief Funds Program: My ExperienceHHS Provider Relief Funds Program: My Experience By Caroll D. Koscheski, MD, FACGACG TrusteeMember, ACG Legislative & Public Policy CouncilGastroenterology…
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This Week in Washington, DC – ACG Updated Guidance: Economic Relief for GI Practices
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / This Week in Washington, DC – ACG Updated Guidance: Economic Relief for GI PracticesACG Updated Guidance: Economic Relief for GI PracticesFrom ACG Board Trustee Caroll Koscheski, MD, FACG In last week’s update on economic relief for GI practices,…
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This Week in Washington, DC: Economic Relief for Our GI Practices
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / This Week in Washington, DC: Economic Relief for Our GI PracticesACG members are working admirably on the front lines of this COVID-19 crisis. We are also dealing with this crisis…
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This Week in Washington, DC: CMS Announces Series of Waivers; ACG Urging More
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / This Week in Washington, DC: CMS Announces Series of Waivers; ACG Urging MoreOn Monday, March 30th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a series of temporary waivers and policy…
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Top Five Things Gastroenterologists Should Know About Telehealth with ACG
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Uncategorized / Top Five Things Gastroenterologists Should Know About Telehealth with ACGOriginally posted March 20, 2020. Updated April 30, 2020. The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the…
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Trump Administration Releases Proposed FY 2020 Budget: Blueprint for Congress
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Trump Administration Releases Proposed FY 2020 Budget: Blueprint for CongressOn Monday, as required by law, the Trump Administration released its proposed FY 2020 federal government budget. The budget is…