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February 25, 2016

GI News Round Up – 02/13/16 to 02/25/16

GI News

CMS releases clinical quality measures for gastroenterology : 5 highlights
Becker’s ASC Review
By Carrie Pallardy

FDA asks hospitals to stop using Custom Ultrasonics recalled duodenoscope reprocessor
FierceMedicalDevices
By Varun Saxena

New FDA head Robert Califf vows to use ‘bully pulpit,’ better explain agency decisions
The Washington Post
By Brady Dennis

Senate Confirms Califf as New FDA Commissioner
MedPage Today
By Joyce Frieden


Colonoscopies

Colon cancer screenings covered under new law
Courier-Journal
By Laura Ungar

New guidelines urge colonoscopy surveillance after CRC resection
Healio
By Adam Leitenberger

Unlike U.S., Canada Says Colonoscopy Isn’t Gold Standard
American Council on Science and Health
By Lila Abassi


MACRA

Coming this spring: CMS’ MIPS payment model details
Healthcare DIVE
By Meg Bryant


Medicare Reimbursement

CMS launches new Medicare provider database
Modern Healthcare
By Virgil Dickson

Medicare Payments Higher at HOPDs than ASCs, Doc Offices
HealthLeaders Media
By Rene Letourneau

Medicare Payments Vary Widely by Site in Some Cases
MedPage Today
By Joyce Freiden

Proposed 2017 budget addresses Medicare coinsurance for screening colonoscopy: 3 quick points
Becker’s ASC Review
By Carrie Pallardy


Ambulatory Surgery Centers

5 legislative changes impacting ASCs – Feb. 22, 2015
Becker’s ASC Review
By Mary Rechtoris

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