Tag: Congress
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Important Meaningful Use Date Right around the Corner: July 1st
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Important Meaningful Use Date Right around the Corner: July 1stDid you know that all ACG members can apply for and receive a Stage 2 Meaningful Use hardship exemption for…
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American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Thank you, ACG Governors: Medicare Payment Package for Hospitals Includes Meaningful Use Help for ASCs
In April, over 45 ACG Governors met with over 250 members of Congress as part of the 2016 ACG Board…
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Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement Proposal Would Cut Reimbursement for GI Practices and Infusion
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement Proposal Would Cut Reimbursement for GI Practices and InfusionThis week, ACG submitted formal comments to CMS regarding an ill-advised proposal to change the reimbursement formula for physician-administered drugs,…
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ACG and Coalition of Specialties Oppose Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) legislation
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG and Coalition of Specialties Oppose Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) legislationThis week, ACG called upon leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives’ committees with health care jurisdiction to oppose H.R.…
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ACG Governors Take on Washington D.C.
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Governors Take on Washington D.C.On Thursday, April 14th, over 45 ACG Governors met with over 250 members of Congress as part of the 2016…
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Private Insurers Participating in Health Exchanges Must Waive Bowel Preparation Costs
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Private Insurers Participating in Health Exchanges Must Waive Bowel Preparation CostsOn April 20th, the Federal Government provided important guidance for private group plans participating in health exchanges set up via…
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ACG Governors in Washington D.C. Next Week
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Governors in Washington D.C. Next WeekThe ACG Board of Governors will be on Capitol Hill next week advocating for issues important to GI practices. Congress…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Congress Needs to Learn From Katie Couric
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Congress Needs to Learn From Katie CouricThis week, ACG shared Katie Couric’s unanticipated journey as a cancer advocate with Congress. Ms. Couric’s work is the subject…
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ACG Joins National Physicians Council for Healthcare Policy on Capitol Hill
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Joins National Physicians Council for Healthcare Policy on Capitol HillOn Tuesday, I attended the March 2016 National Physicians Council for Healthcare Policy meeting sponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX). …
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ACG Urges Congress to Repeal Stark Law
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Urges Congress to Repeal Stark LawOn Wednesday, February 3, ACG urged Congress to repeal the Stark Law and related Anti-Kickback Statute. The Senate Finance and…