dhpadmin, Author at DHPA

Dr. John Haydek

Gastrointestinal Associates, PC Knoxville, TN Dr. Haydek’s accomplishments are extensive and include more than 20 research publications, multiple nominations for “Outstanding Teacher” awards and several “Top Physician” honors, both locally and nationally. He obtained his M.D. degree and completed his internship, medical residency, chief residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. […]
Continue Reading >>

DHPA Submits Comments in Response to HHS RFI on “Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs”

DHPA has submitted comments to the U.S. Health and Human Services Request for Information entitled “Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs.” In the comment letter, DHPA focuses on several of the key initiatives highlighted in the RFI: DHPA supports site neutrality for physician-administered drugs across the hospital and independent physician practice settings […]
Continue Reading >>

DHPA Urges Administration to Reject Proposals That Could Impact Access and Affordability for Part B Medications

DHPA joined with 215 advocacy groups to voice concern about Medicare Part B proposals outlined in President Trump’s Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs and corresponding Request for Information (RFI) that could have harmful consequences for patients with serious diseases. In a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, the groups wrote, “As […]
Continue Reading >>

GI News Round Up 07/01-07/08

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.
Continue Reading >>