Advocacy & Policy
Advocacy & Policy
Issues & News
Policies Affecting GI
On a daily basis, AGA and our members are working to advance public policies that support the science and practice of gastroenterology.
Our top priorities
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Reduce administrative burdens and patient delays due to prior authorization
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Ensure fair reimbursement for gastroenterologists
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Reduce administrative burdens and patient delays due to step therapy
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Maintain coverage of telehealth and telephone visits
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Reduce non-medical switching and put decision making power back into the hands of doctors
Learn more about our top priorities in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Top issues
AGA is working to protect our profession and its patients by ensuring the voice of GI is heard on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies and in the Administration. We advocate for you and your patients — find out how you can get involved in our work.
“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”
Reimbursement resources
Advocacy news
CMS releases CY2026 hospital OPPS and ASC proposed rule
CMS’ physician payment proposal is a mixed bag for GI
AGA members push states to provide obesity care
What Congress’ “Big Beautiful Bill” means for GI
Supreme Court upholds preventive care services
Stand up for your patients: tell your senators not to jeopardize health care
Coalitions we work with
The Alliance of Specialty Medicine (the Alliance) is a coalition of national medical societies representing specialty physicians in the United States. This non-partisan group is dedicated to the development of sound federal health care policy that fosters patient access to the highest quality specialty care.
An advocacy organization comprised of the major national voluntary and professional societies concerned with digestive diseases. The DDNC focuses on improving public policy and increasing public awareness with respect to diseases of the digestive system.
NCCRT is dedicated to reducing the incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer in the U.S., through coordinated leadership, strategic planning and advocacy.
A coalition of patient and voluntary health groups, medical and scientific societies, academic and research organizations, and industry that support enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.
A forum for the exchange of ideas between the American College of Physicians and subspecialty societies on matters affecting medicine in general and subspecialty societies in particular. The Council of Subspecialty Societies consists of members of societies representing the subspecialties of internal medicine.
AMA’s mission is to help physicians achieve their goal of providing affordable and valuable health care to patients.
FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations. Among its many activities, FOVA members regularly brief members of Congress on the funding needs of health care and research at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), raise awareness of VA’s medical care and research programs, and host special events that highlight VA research successes.
The mission of the PIPC is to advance the principles of patient-centeredness in an evolving health care system.
Contact government affairs staff
For general questions or inquiries please contact us at agaadvocacy@gastro.org.
Prior authorization delays care
AGA is committed to reducing these burdens on physicians and patients.