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Archives for July 2014

July 21, 2014

DHPA Announces Support of Legislation to Eliminate Barriers to Colon Cancer Screening

GI Physician Trade Group Applauds Advocates for Urging Policymakers to Safeguard Access to Lifesaving Colonoscopy July 21, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA) today applauded the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for convening more than 30 colorectal cancer advocates and survivors on Capitol Hill to support legislation introduced by Rep. Charlie […]
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July 21, 2014

DHPA Supports Removing of Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act in the House of Representatives

In July 2014, DHPA wrote to Representative Charlie Dent to express support for his legislation, the “Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2014.” The legislation sought to remove a Medicare loophole that required patients to pay a co-pay if a polyp was discovered and removed during a routine diagnostic colonoscopy — a procedure which […]
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Filed Under: Advocacy, CRC Screening Resources, Letters to Policymakers, Protecting Patient Access to Integrated GI Care in the Independent Setting, Resources

July 21, 2014

DHPA Supports Removing of Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act in the Senate

In July 2014, DHPA wrote to Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to express support for his legislation, the “Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2014.” The act sought to remove a Medicare loophole that required patients to pay a co-pay if a polyp was discovered and removed during a routine diagnostic colonoscopy — a procedure […]
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Filed Under: Advocacy, CRC Screening Resources, Letters to Policymakers, Protecting Patient Access to Integrated GI Care in the Independent Setting, Resources

Member Spotlight

Adult Gastroenterology Associates is a single-specialty GI and hepatology practice serving Tulsa and much of Northeastern Oklahoma, with physicians who specialize in colon cancer screening, treatment of GERD, IBD, and treatment of diseases of the liver and pancreas.

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www.tulsagastro.com

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    Is your practice interested in promoting and preserving accessible, high quality and cost-efficient care in the independent GI medical setting? Contact us today about joining DHPA.

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