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ASGE Colorectal Cancer Screening Project Update

ASGE is making great progress on its Colorectal Cancer Screening Project, an effort designed to increase the follow-up colonoscopy rate for uninsured and underinsured people who have an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening test.
Embracing Equity: Fostering Diversity in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

As we observe National Minority Health Month, it is crucial to reflect on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the GI field.
Improving the Show Rate and Quality of Bowel Preparation Via One-Way Text Messaging

No-shows and inadequate bowel preparations (prep) lead to a significant waste of resources in endoscopy centers. While printed prep instructions and preprocedural nursing phone calls are often used to prevent this, they are not always successful.
2024 Endoscopic Training Award Recipients

The 2024 ASGE Endoscopic Training Award honorees have been recognized for their exceptional achievements.
ASGE Joint International Symposia at DDW 2024

Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI): Prevention and Management of Adverse Events During Endoscopy
Meet Your GlobalSCOPE Editorial Committee

Take this opportunity to get acquainted with the members of your GlobalSCOPE Editorial Committee, who play a pivotal role in shaping the content
ASGE Leaders Advocate on Capitol Hill During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the ASGE Health and Public Policy Committee made significant strides on Capitol Hill, engaging in over 40 meetings to champion critical health care reforms important to our members and patients.
Celebrating the Team’s Drive to Provide High-Quality Care

Pictured is the team at Backus Hospital Endoscopy Center, a new honoree in the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program (EURP)..
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

We have a patient who had a colonoscopy in August 2014, and one sigmoid polyp was removed. In the operation note, it was originally put in the plan to repeat the colonoscopy in five years.
Improving Scheduling of Esophageal Motility Procedures

The study aimed to identify factors resulting in delayed scheduling of patients for EMS/pH procedures, with a performance goal of reducing the number of days from case request to procedure by 20 percent.
New Kentucky CRC Newsletter Designed to Educate and Engage Key Stakeholders

CCPP founder and ASGE member Whitney Jones, MD, explains, “We are ramping up our efforts to improve CRC outcomes through general awareness and evidence-based interventions.”
Case 17: General GI

A 65-year-old female is hospitalized following right hip replacement three days ago. A GI consult is requested for evaluation of abdominal distention. She has poor oral intake. She's receiving regularly scheduled intravenous (IV) morphine for hip pain.
ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

Can the new CPT code G2211 which went into effect on January 1, 2024, be used in GI practices?
“Time-Out” Process Study

Successful applicants to the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program submit a summary of a recently conducted quality improvement (QI) project as part of the application process.
Modern Staffing Solutions for Practices

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered one of the worst job crises. As we exit the COVID-19 pandemic, the employment picture has changed dramatically.

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