Newsroom

Jun 09

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> Prior Auth Reform Bill Reintroduced: ASGE Members Urged to Take Action

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

May 23

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> New CPT Codes Finalized for Advanced ESD Procedures

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

May 12

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> ASGE Upholds Commitment to Patient Care and Safety

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.

May 05

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> New President to Lead ASGE Forward: Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE

ASGE is proud to welcome Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE 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.

Apr 23

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> United in Blue

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

Apr 22

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> Good News: Telehealth Extended through Sept. 2025

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.

Apr 07

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> First Randomized Trial Comparing Colonoscopy to FIT Suggests Colonoscopy is More Effective than FIT

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

Mar 17

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> ASGE, Medchi, & Menocal Practice Team Up to Increase CRC Screening in Maryland

ASGE 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)

Mar 11

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> United in Blue in Washington, D.C.

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

Mar 04

<�鶹��ý��Ƶ class="item-list__title"> Evidence-Based Strategies Improve Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Quality, Performance, and Patient Experience

Three U.S. Gastroenterology Societies Jointly Publish Updated Consensus Recommendations