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.”

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Episode #17: Remembering the Dark Days of March and April (telehealth was a lifesaver in 2020 and remains a useful tool)

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Phoenix, Ariz. has experienced several surges in cases, becoming a hot spot for COVID-19 more than once.

This week, Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam talks with Dr. Paul Berggreen of Arizona Digestive Health about how his practice implemented telehealth in the early days of the pandemic.

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