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Endoscopic Techniques in the Bariatric Patient
Early bird registration deadline ends September 1.
Held October 9-10 in Oak Brook, IL. this course includes hands-on sessions at the ASGE Institute for Training and Technology, where attendees will be exposed to bariatric endoscopic technology currently in research and the development phase.
View the brochure or register online today.
Basic Capsule Endoscopy Course, Sept 11-12
Last Chance - This course will not be offered again until the fall of 2010!
"Basic Capsule Endoscopy" will be held September 11-12, in Downers Grove, IL. With 8 CME credits offered, this is the only course that meets the training recommendation in ASGE's "Guideline for credentialing and granting privileges in capsule endoscopy." View the brochure or register online today.
2009 DDW Sessions Online
Review select ASGE sessions presented at DDW. The presentations represent diverse topics in clinical and professional practice. View DDW Sessions online.
CMS Releases Proposed Rule on 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
On July 13, 2009 CMS published in the Federal Register the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) for 2010. The Rule can be found at: edocket.access.gpo.gov. ASGE has prepared a summary of the proposed rule. CMS will accept comments until August 31, and will respond to all comments in a final rule to be issued by November 1, 2009.
The New ASGE Coding Primer: A Guide for Gastroenterologists
ASGE is please to introduce our newest practice management tool for gastroenterologist, The ASGE Coding Primer: A Guide for Gastroenterologists. An essential coding tool for gastroenterologists, this Coding Primer was written by practicing physicians for physicians. Order your copy today!.
ASGE Career Center
Looking for that perfect fit? Introducing ASGE’s new, interactive, online job board, The ASGE Career Center. ASGE’s Career Center is your resource for making online employment connections in the GI industry. Visit the center today!
June 16th Congressional Panel Hearing on VA Reprocessing Issues
On Tuesday, June 16, a congressional panel questioned the Department of Veterans Affairs officials about mistakes in reprocessing of endoscopic equipment at three of their facilities. ASGE and SGNA has issued a joint statement on the VA Congressional Hearing. View the statement..
ASGE Annual Legislative Update
At DDW 2009, ASGE released its first Annual Legislative Update. This past year has been full of opportunity to move ASGE's agenda forward in Washington, DC. The Update summarizes ASGE advocacy efforts since DDW 2008.
ASGE & Health System Reform 2009
As Congress and President Obama move forward in addressing health system reform in the 111th Congress, ASGE has been steadfast in monitoring the reform debate and analyzing proposals to determine their impact on our members’ practices and the patients they serve. Visit the Health System Reform web page to learn about ASGE’s advocacy efforts on this issue.
Updated Practice Guidelines
Two important guidelines, "Infection Control During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" and "Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" were recently updated and published in the May issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. View guidelines. . .