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Breaking News
November 15, 2004
Pre-registration
deadline extended for Endoscopic Imaging and Therapy: At the Cutting Edge
A
joint meeting of the AGA and Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, scheduled
for December 1-2 in Washington, DC. --AGA Meetings
November 11, 2004
News
from the Literature...
CT Colonography Superior to Colonoscopy in Detection
of Colorectal Polyps
Does Use of Educational Video Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates?
Diagnostic Value of Endoscopy and H. Pylori Tests for Peptic Ulcer
Patients
Weight Loss Surgery Patients Have High Rates of H. Pylori
Hip Bone Loss in Crohn’s Disease Patients on Short-Term Corticosteroids
--AGA eDigest
November 11, 2004
AGA Provides Comprehensive Analysis of 2005 Medicare Fee Schedule
Next week CMS will publish final rates and updates for 2005. --AGA eDigest
November 11, 2004
Medicare Fee Schedule: Chart Comparing 2004 and 2005 Rates
A summary of the changes most relevant to gastroenterologists. --AGA eDigest
November 11, 2004
AGA
Offers GI Coding & Reimbursement Seminars
The AGA is a proud sponsor of gastroenterology coding and reimbursement
seminars presented by McVey Associates. --AGA eDigest
November 11, 2004
DDW Abstract Submission Deadline Next Month
The submission period ends at 21:00 (9 p.m.) EST on Dec. 3, 2004. Go to
www.ddw.org to submit an abstract. --AGA eDigest
November 5, 2004
Impact of the 2005 Medicare Fee Schedule on Gastroenterology
Overall, there is a 1.5 percent increase in the conversation factor over
2004. Some GI procedures will be reimbursed lower and some higher than
the 1.5 percent average. -- AGA eDigest
November 5, 2004
GI Receives
Increase in Drug Administration Service Codes
AGA member co-chaired AMA Drug Administration Workgroup that made recommendations
to CMS -- AGA eDigest
November 4, 2004
NEWS
FROM THE LITERATURE...
Risk of Pneumonia Increases with Gastric Acid-Suppressive Drugs
Patient and Physician Education to Improve Access to CRC Tests
Survival Rates for CRC Are Lower in UK Than Australia
Gastric Lavage for GI Bleeding: Safe, Provides Good Visualization
Brachytherapy Results in Fewer Complications than Stent Placement
– AGA eDigest
November 4, 2004
AGA Seeks CPT Advisory Panel Assistant Advisor
The AGA is currently interviewing candidates to assist AGA staff and the
current CPT advisor in the creation of codes for new GI procedures and
devices. – AGA
eDigest
November 4, 2004
Gastroparesis Technical Review in Nov. Gastroenterology
A technical review assesses clinical research literature on gastroparesis
and formulates recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients
with this illness. – Gastroenterology
November 4, 2004
Deadline Extended for Isenberg International Scholar Award
FDHN has extended the application deadline for the AGA/Jon I. Isenberg,
MD, International Scholar Award until Jan. 14, 2005. – AGA eDigest
November 4, 2004
Biannual
Training Directors’ Workshop Scheduled
for February 2005
Phoenix will host the 2005 Training Directors’ Workshop on Feb. 4-6,
2005. – AGA eDigest
November 4, 2004
Tips for Trainees on Developing an Effective Mentorship Relationship
Marcia Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD offers tips to gastroenterology fellows on
the process and importance of developing relationships with mentors. – AGA
eDigest
November 1, 2004
Studies
Address Heavily-Debated Issues Surrounding Virtual Colonoscopy
Two
studies published in the journal Gastroenterology show that widespread
use of virtual colonoscopy will ultimately decrease demand for
traditional colonoscopy and increase colorectal cancer screening
rates, and “prepless” virtual colonoscopy is as effective
as the traditional method of colorectal cancer screening.--AGA
News Bureau
November 1, 2004
Surgical Procedure to Treat GERD in Children Found to be Ineffective
According
to a study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and
Hepatology, more than 60 percent of the children who received
surgical fundoplication to control GERD had recurring symptoms of the
disease months following surgery. The procedure is the third most common
major surgical procedure performed in children.--AGA News Bureau
October 28, 2004
NIH Awards 1,400 New Student Loan Repayment Contracts
Applications are currently being accepted at www.lrp.nih.gov.--AGA eDigest
October 28, 2004
Health-care Costs Increasing Due to Obesity
Findings illustrate need for cost-containment efforts that attack rising prevalence
and costs head on.--AGA eDigest
October 28, 2004
Apply to Attend the Academic Skills Workshop
Workshop helps junior faculty and trainees understand the academic process
and develop skills for success.--AGA Education
October 28, 2004
GI & Liver
ClipArt Now Available
New unit spans the field of gastroenterology.--AGA Education
October 28, 2004
Physician Shortage Predicted Through 2020
Council on Graduate Medical Education draft report includes recommendations
to address the projected shortage of 85,000 physicians. --GI Practice
Management News
October 28, 2004
News from
the Literature…
Preoperative vs Postoperative Chemoradiotherapy for Rectal
Cancer
Insulin Therapy and CRC Risk Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Recombinant Factor VIIa for UGI Bleeding in Patients with Cirrhosis
Long-term Treatment of Fistulizing Crohn's Disease - Response to Infliximab
Bowel Preparation Improves Diagnostic Yield of Capsule Endoscopy
--eDigest
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