INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG, Chair Tyler M. Berzin, MD, FACG Thomas J. Borody, MD, FACG Kathy P. Bull-Henry, MD, MBA, FACG Daniel Castaneda, MD Marta L. Davila, MD, FACG Sarah M. Enslin, PA-C Daniel J. Greenwald, MD
Frank G. Gress, MD, FACG Seth A. Gross, MD, FACG Yasmin G. Hernandez-Barco, MD Prasad G. Iyer, MD, MSc, FACG Laith H. Jamil, MD, FACG Adam J. Kichler, DO Christopher Y. Kim, MD, FACG Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD
OBJECTIVES To evaluate innovation and technology needs in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology for our members. The Innovation and Technology Committee in 2021 is under the leadership of Chair Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG. The Committee was formed in late 2018 and comprised of liaisons from related ACG committees, to align work and avoid duplicative projects. There are other members of the committee with specific expertise in GI technology.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
ACG Innovation & Technology Joint Committee Workshop at 2021 ACG Annual Meeting The ACG FDA Related Matters Committee has held workshops at the ACG Annual Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including events discussing endpoints for IBD, EoE, bowel preparation products, and biologic drugs/ biosimilars. This year’s session will be jointly-sponsored by the ACG Innovation & Technology Committee, focusing on artificial intelligence in gastroenterology. ACG Technology E-Blasts The Committee develops a series of technology e-blasts providing a brief summary of technology-related abstracts presented at previous ACG Annual Meetings.
ACG LEADERSHIP
Tech Assessments and Subject-Matter Expertise ACG routinely receives coverage-determination assessment requests from insurers dealing with new technology. This committee provides the subject matter experts and formulates ACG’s response/feedback to these organizations.
Daniel K. Mullady, MD, FACG Parth J. Parekh, MD David T. Rubin, MD, FACG Drew B. Schembre, MD, FACG Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG Amandeep K. Shergill, MD, MS Anthony Sofia, MD Brandon A. Wuerth, MD
ACG Members Education The committee provides educational guidance on new technology and endoscopy, focusing on practical tips for the GI clinician and use of technology as a means to reduce physician burnout. The committee works with ACG course directors and leaders to help develop this guidance.
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