A collection of GI policy-related news curated weekly by DHPA. Topics include: MACRA, MIPs, APMs, Medicare, ambulatory surgery centers and other issues of importance to GI physicians providing high quality and cost-efficient care in the independent medical practice setting.
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Archives for August 2017
Project Sonar APM Would Allow Gastroenterologists to Take Part in New Payment Models
By Dr. Lawrence R. Kosinski, MD, MBA, AGAF, FACG See full article in American Journal of Managed Care As the drama unfolded this summer during Congress’ failed attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, our healthcare system continued its inevitable move away from fee-for-service toward value-based care. One immediate step HHS Secretary Tom […]
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Dr. Austin Garza, At Large
Associates in Gastroenterology Colorado Springs, CO Dr. Garza has clinical interests in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), swallowing disorders, esophageal disease, and GI malignancies. He is proficient in advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). He also performs interventional procedures for the palliation of pain from pancreatic cancer. He has maintained his […]
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Dr. James Regan
The Oregon Clinic Dr. Regan graduated from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He later completed his internship and residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Regan finished his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His areas of focus include biliary tract, gallbladder and pancreatic diseases. He also treats esophagus, stomach, small […]
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Dr. Vinay Patel
Northeast Digestive Health Center Concord, NC Dr. Vinay Patel is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency, as well as a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Patel joined Northeast Digestive Health Center in 2013. Read More >>
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