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The Florida Gastroenterologic Society was originally conceived in 1965 by James L. Borland, M.D., a well respected Gastroenterologist who practiced in Jacksonville, Florida. Today, the FGS stands as a beacon of support, education, and advocacy, providing a platform for continuous professional development, networking and a voice in shaping the field of gastroenterology.
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FGS Updates & Resources
New for 2025: Helpful Medicare Updates to Manage Your Costs
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Services has created a helpful resource to guide you through these changes, including the new $2,000 annual out-of-pocket limit for prescriptions and the option to spread costs over the year through the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This guide, developed in response to the Inflation Reduction Act, will help you navigate your options and better manage your healthcare expenses.
Read the full guide below for more details on how these updates may benefit you.
Recent Blog Posts
Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Medicare for Physicians and Patients
In response to growing concerns over physician reimbursement cuts, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., has introduced the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 10073). The legislation seeks to protect access to care for Medicare beneficiaries by preventing reimbursement reductions and providing a modest inflationary adjustment for physicians. “America’s physicians are at
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 Proposed Rule
On October 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), published the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for the 2026 Proposed Rule. This rule signals that CMS, along with the Department of Treasury and the Department of