The purpose of american gastroenterological association, inc. Is to promote the common business interests of its members by promoting the image of the industry as a whole; to serve as a central, unified voice for the specialty of gastroenterology; and to monitor legislative activities at both a federal and state level and report any developments to its members.

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Journals and publications:the aga institute, a related organization, publishes the peer reviewed journals, gastroenterology and clinical gastroenterology and hepatology. These journals are regarded as being among the most important in their field as measured by their impact factor, delivering up-to-date and authoritative coverage of basic and clinical gastroenterology and hepatology. Gi & hepatology news is the official newspaper of the aga institute and provides the gastroenterologist with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical developments and about the impact of health-care policy. Aga edigest is a weekly email newsletter that provides members with the latest news affecting the science and practice of gastroenterology. Aga perspectives is a bimonthly magazine that provides an opinion forum for noted gastroenterologists to debate today's most controversial topics and provides brief updates on other topics relevant to academic and practicing physicians and scientists. The aga provides these publications to its members as part of their membership benefits. public affairs:the aga advocates for initiatives to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology by building coalitions and bolstering public support for increased research funding, unencumbered patient access to gastroenterologists and fair compensation for practitioners.