¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï Policy Statement on Eliminating Health Disparities
Eliminating disparities in the care of patients with gastrointestinal diseases and conditions is a major objective of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï). To achieve this objective ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï is committed to advancing the education of the gastroenterology community in the care of patients from underserved and minority populations. ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï will support research and the development of GI researchers in the area of health disparities. ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï will advocate for public policy that ensures access to gastroenterological care for the underserved and that supports increased clinical research in health disparities. ¶¶Òô´ó¹Ï will support programs that help eliminate healthcare disparities in risk assessment and early detection of GI diseases, such as colorectal cancer.