American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

09/03/2026

What’s new in the management of C. difficile infection (CDI)?

Our new clinical practice update provides 14 expert tips to help clinicians navigate the evolving diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of CDI in adults.

The update covers key considerations including:
☑️ Preventing CDI and reinfection
☑️ Diagnostic testing
☑️ Classifying disease severity
☑️ Current treatment approaches

Read more: https://ow.ly/H2nn50ZHoQO

Hear from the experts during our Gastro Bites webinar on Nov. 18: https://ow.ly/Y3Sz50ZHoNr

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

09/01/2026

📣 Big win for GI practices! UnitedHealthcare's GI endoscopy notification program will end Oct. 1.

Thanks to our public advocacy and collaboration with UHC:

✅ Prior authorization requirements are eliminated for GI codes that make up ~50% of GI billing volume.
✅ Advance notification no longer applies to GI endoscopy.

These victories were made possible after years of ongoing engagement with UHC, which culminated in measurable change for GI patients and clinicians.

Get the full list of impacted codes: https://ow.ly/Nejs50ZHLFT.

08/28/2026

What clinical guidance should we create next? 🤔

Help shape the future of GI care by sharing the topics where you believe new clinical guidance could make the biggest difference.

The AGA Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee and Clinical Practice Updates Committee are looking ahead — and your ideas can help inform what comes next.

🗓️ Submit your topic ideas by Sept. 11, 2026. You can submit multiple ideas!

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is the trusted voice of the GI community. AGA publishes top-tier journals, guidelines and patient education ...

08/28/2026

📣 August is Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Awareness Month 📣

SBS is a rare and complex condition, and one of the top ways to improve the future of SBS care is to participate in clinical research trials.

Clinical trials are important to the development of new treatments. They help researchers learn more about a condition and determine if potential new treatments are safe and if they work.

If you’re ready to consider clinical trials or you have more questions, here are two places to start:

🤔 Learn how to make an informed decision. Speak with your care team about the risks and benefits. Our guide can help you determine whether a trial may be right for you ➡️ https://ow.ly/qhHm50ZFqsC.

💻 Explore SBS clinical research trials. These clinical trials are actively recruiting pediatric and adult SBS patients across the country: https://ow.ly/M2R750ZFqsO.

Remember, research breakthroughs are fueled through participation.

08/26/2026

🩺 Looking for practical strategies to manage eosinophilic esophagitis ( ) with confidence?

AGA has partnered with NACECME to provide this to provide this free virtual rebroadcast on Aug. 30. Hear expert faculty discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment selection, and long-term disease management. Earn up to 3.25 /CE credits while exploring real-world clinical insights.
✅ Free registration
✅ Expert-led education
✅ 3.25 CME/CE credits available

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/SpUn50ZFHhj

08/21/2026

NEXUS is back — and this year, you can earn CME while you're there! 💜🤍
Join the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists for NEXUS 2026, Oct. 2-4 in New York City.
Designed to foster mentorship, professional growth, and meaningful connection, NEXUS (Nurturing, Excelling, and Unifying Sisters in Medicine) creates a space where women in medicine can build relationships, gain new perspectives, and be inspired by accomplished leaders. This year's keynote speaker is Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
📅 Oct. 2-4, 2026
📍 New York City
Reserve your spot https://ow.ly/6OEu50Zye2Q

08/20/2026

📢 Public comment is now open for our draft guideline on acute pancreatitis.

The guideline provides recommendations for managing common local complications of acute pancreatitis and emphasizes multidisciplinary care and shared decision-making.

🔗 Review the documents and share your comments:

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is the trusted voice of the GI community. AGA publishes top-tier journals, guidelines and patient education ...

08/18/2026

Need seed funding for a new GI or hepatology research idea? ⏰ Time is running out!
Applications for AGA Pilot & Specialty Research Awards close Sept. 15.

Explore AGA’s research funding opportunities and review eligibility details at:
https://ow.ly/xnXF50YNWf2

08/17/2026

Connect with colleagues while earning and learning about the latest advances in , and surgery at the 2026 Cedars-Sinai Gastroenterology and GI Surgery Symposium.
Topics include:
▪️ IBD
▪️ Endoscopy
▪️ Barrett's esophagus
▪️ Gastroparesis
▪️ Liver disease
▪️ GI cancers
▪️ Surgical management

Join us Oct. 23–25 in Universal City, California.

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/5vcv50ZrXfx

This program is endorsed by the AGA Institute.

08/12/2026

Have IBD research to share? Abstract submissions are now open for the 2027 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®.
⏰ Submit by Sept. 23 and be part of the science shaping the future of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis care.

https://ow.ly/xkv150ZtBy9