Digestive Health Physicians Association

GI Groups Oppose Proposed Cuts to Medicare Payments

The Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA) released a statement opposing the 2.8 percent decrease in Medicare physician payments included in the proposed rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2025.

“Congress should prevent these physician cuts from taking effect. Hospital systems and other providers receive compounding payment increases linked to the cost of health care, while physician reimbursement in independent practices has dramatically trailed inflation in practice costs and consumer prices. Not surprisingly, independent practices are unable to survive under this flawed payment system and continue to get acquired by ever-consolidating hospital systems.”

Naresh Gunaratnam Named President and Board Chair of Digestive Health Physicians Association

Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam has been named president and chair of the board of directors of the Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA).

“Under the leadership of previous presidents, DHPA established its position as the voice for independent GI practices and the patients we serve. I am honored to have the opportunity to build upon their leadership,” said Dr. Gunaratnam. “I look forward to working with my DHPA colleagues to promote and protect independent GI and the care we provide to our patients.”