A collection of news articles on gastroenterology and other issues relevant to physicians and administrators in independent GI practices.
GI News Round Up – 07/03/15 to 07/10/15
A collection of news articles on gastroenterology and other issues relevant to physicians and administrators in independent GI practices.
President Obama’s Proposed 2016 Budget
Despite its proven value in producing better health outcomes at lower costs, the integrated model of health care delivery in the independent setting faces threats. President Obama’s 2016 budget proposes abolishing in-office ancillary services protection for advanced diagnostic imaging, anatomic pathology, physical therapy, and radiation therapy services. Also, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued […]
Passage of the Electronic Health Fairness Act Removes Barriers to Quality, Coordinated Gastroenterologic Care
Corrects unfair meaningful use provisions for physicians who perform procedures in ambulatory surgery centers June 17, 2015, Washington, D.C. – The Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA) today applauds passage of the Electronic Health Fairness Act in the House of Representatives, which was approved as part of a broader Medicare package (H.R. 2570) by voice vote. […]
EHR Intelligence – Lack of Certified EHR Technology in ASCs Fixed by Congress
By Vera Gruessner Full article at EHRIntelligence Previously, meaningful use requirements made it difficult for healthcare providers to receive financial incentives from the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs if they send their patients to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Since ASCs do not have certified EHR technology, it was not possible for providers to obtain […]
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