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How the 2022 proposed Medicare payment rules impact GI
The PFS proposed rule was more of a mixed bag for GI, while the OPPS/ASC proposed rule was largely positive.
The New Gastroenterologist
Pregnancy and parental leave during gastroenterology fellowship training: A program perspective
How can gastroenterology fellowship programs support fellows taking parental leave and enact fair policies?
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Are you at legal risk for speaking at conferences?
Attorneys say participants who sign agreements to speak at conferences should be aware of all their rights and responsibilities.
From the Journals
‘Gold cards’ allow Texas docs to skip prior authorizations
Through this law, doctors in the state will spend less time getting approvals for treatments for their patients.
From the AGA Journals
Women in GI: Career-spanning strategies to overcome gender bias
Inherent gender bias – both systemic and self-directed – can bar women from advancing as early as medical school and continue throughout their...
Financial/Legal
The doctor house: What to know in 2021
The concept of home ownership has changed for this generation, and not only in the logistics of the best way to do it.
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COVID’s big impact made a fairly small dent in GI earnings
Gastroenterologists’ larger-than-average drop in compensation was not enough to reverse their earnings positivity.
News from the AGA
Digital GI Corner: Digital navigation to automate patient engagement and reduce procedure no-shows
Despite the overall cost-effectiveness, patient navigator programs require significant resources, but digital navigators may be able to help.
From the Journals
Percentage of doctors who are Black barely changed in 120 years
A study also found a significant wage gap between Black and White physicians.
Practice Management Toolbox
Fighting back against payer coverage policies
The AGA is working to address issues with commercial payers, but to be effective we need to hear your experiences. We know commercial payers...