February 4, 2015, Washington, D.C. – The Digestive Health Physicians Association® (DHPA®) strongly opposes the proposed narrowing of the In-Office Ancillary Services Exception (IOASE) to the federal Stark Law as detailed in President Obama’s 2016 budget. Narrowing the exception to the federal Stark Law would prohibit independent physicians from delivering critical diagnostic tests and treatments, […]
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Becker’s ASC Review – The biggest stories in GI: 4 gastroenterologists look back at 2014
By Carrie Pallardy Full article at Becker’s ASC Review This past year was a tumultuous time for healthcare and all of its specialties. From patient engagement and technology to remaining independent, four gastroenterologists discuss what they believe were the top issues for their field in 2014. Scott R. Ketover, MD, AGAF, President and Chairman of […]
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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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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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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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