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Call for Endoscopic Audiovisual Award and Video Forum Submissions-Deadline December 1
The deadline to submit your application for the 2009 ASGE Endoscopic Audiovisual Award and Video Forum is quickly approaching-Apply Today! The 29th Annual ASGE Endoscopic Audiovisual Award is given to the outstanding education production relating to gastrointestinal endoscopy techniques. The 12th ASGE Video Forum showcases interesting cases or cutting-edge techniques in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. For additional information, click here to download a brochure and application.
ASGE summarizes CMS’ final rules for payment of physicians, ASCs and hospital outpatient services
On October 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rules for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (ASC) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (HOPPS). Read more...
SedationFacts.org—Growing and Expanding!
SedationFacts.org, a one-stop resource for endoscopic sedation news and information, is growing and expanding with a new site re-organization to better serve your needs for endoscopic sedation information. The newly enhanced site now offers a "Special Circumstances" link that discusses sedation for pregnant and lactating women, pediatrics, the elderly, the difficult-to-sedate and obstructive sleep apnea. Now you'll find even more valuable content from expert resources on subjects such as patient safety and care, and much, much more. Explore this new sedation site today at www.SedationFacts.org!
SedationFacts.org is funded by an educational grant from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. A joint initiative of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the AGA Institute and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., this Web site provides the information you need to sustain and improve patient safety associated with endoscopic sedation.
ASGE Partners with The DAVE Project
ASGE announces an exciting new partnership with The DAVE Project, an extensive online resource for endoscopic videos. Through this partnership, ASGE will provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians for participation in this unique, cutting-edge resource. Watch for details!
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. . .
ASGE Launches Peter and Polly Polyp Birthday e-Card for Colon Cancer Awareness
Send an e-card today!
Colorectal Cancer:
Not Just a Man’s Disease
ASGE and other medical groups recently partnered with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to dispel the myth that colorectal cancer is a man’s disease. Screening awareness materials were mailed to nearly 50,000 ACOG physicians and the initiative was announced at ACOG’s scientific meeting in May. Read more and download materials.