ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Innovative Practices for the Endoscopist of Today, Tomorrow and Beyond | October 2023-Question and Answer Session 2

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During a question and answer session, one question asked about the "Nurse Practitioner Colonoscopy Project" in Baltimore and the associated issues. The speaker didn't have detailed knowledge of the project, but expressed the importance of leveraging Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) as a resource for endoscopic procedures in various communities. However, they raised concerns about equity if APPs were only used in poor communities and if physicians and trainees didn't go there. The speaker emphasized the need for intentional and proactive placement of resources in communities of need and ensuring the same level of care is provided as in main institutions. Another question asked about getting involved in advocacy, to which the speaker suggested responding to advocacy opportunities provided by GI societies and participating in organized advocacy days, where work and visits are arranged by the societies. They also mentioned the importance of leveraging relationships between societies and other institutions to affect policy change. The discussion also touched on utilizing health systems to advocate for equitable care within the system and on a national level, with examples given for colon cancer screening and hepatitis C eradication.

Keywords

Nurse Practitioner Colonoscopy Project

Advanced Practice Providers

equity in healthcare

advocacy opportunities

health systems and equitable care