Read full article in iHealthBeat On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved by voice vote a bill (S 1347) that would exclude patient encounters at ambulatory surgical centers from the meaningful use program, Politico’s “Morning eHealth” reports. Under the 2009 economic stimulus package, providers who demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health records can […]
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Modern Healthcare – Bill aims to free ASC docs from some meaningful-use rules
By Joseph Conn See full article in Modern Healthcare The Senate Finance Committee began marking up a bill meant to adjust meaningful-use requirements for physicians using ambulatory surgery centers. The Electronic Health Fairness Act is bipartisan legislation that would adjust meaningful-use requirements of the federal electronic health-record incentive payment program and protect providers who use ASCs […]
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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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Becker’s GI & Endoscopy – Can Independent GI Practices Survive & Thrive?
By Carrie Pallardy Full article at Becker’s GI & Endoscopy Question: Do you think independent GI practices have a sustainable future? Scott Ketover, MD, President, Digestive Health Physicians Association, President, CEO, Minnesota Gastroenterology (Plymouth): Absolutely. The continued viability of independent GI practices is not only critical for millions of patients who count on physicians in […]
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The Hill – Preserving the integrated model of care
By Scott Ketover, MD, AGAF Full article at The Hill Bending the cost curve in healthcare is no small feat, and lately there has been a lot of talk about physician reimbursement and the costs of certain medical procedures. In the midst of these heated – and often politicized – debates over compensation and pricing, […]
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