DHPA in the News

June 25, 2015

Medical Practice Insider – Meaningful use ‘Catch-22’ entangles surgery center doctors

By Frank Irving Read full article in Medical Practice Insider The basis of the current meaningful use program, the HITECH Act of 2009, created certification standards and incentives for adopting EHR technology in physician office and hospital settings — but it did not account for EHRs used in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). That distinction has […]
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June 25, 2015

iHealthBeat – Meaningful Use Bill To Exempt Ambulatory Surgical Centers Advances

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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June 24, 2015

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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December 19, 2014

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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June 16, 2014

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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