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November 10, 2017

GI News Round Up 11/6-11/10

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.
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November 7, 2017

Puget Sound Gastroenterology Joins DHPA

DHPA welcomes its 76th member with the addition of Puget Sound Gastroenterology in Seattle, Washington, the fourth member practice in the state. Puget Sound Gastroenterology is dedicated to caring for patients with digestive disorders. This focus has given its medical team an unparalleled expertise in this specialized area. The entire staff is committed to providing […]
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November 6, 2017

Step Therapy Reform Will Help Physicians Put Patients First

Published in American Journal of Managed Care As physicians, the health of our patients is always our first consideration. But unfortunately, patients aren’t always permitted to benefit from the treatment plan that physicians prescribe. Some patients are forced to try one or more medications that end up not helping them before insurers will allow the […]
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November 3, 2017

Modernization of Stark Law promotes value-based care

Pulished in Healio The bipartisan legislation, “The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017,” was recently introduced by the Senate to modernize the Stark Law and eliminate the barriers it poses to care coordination. Read More >>
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November 3, 2017