DHPA applauds AMA president-elect for defending In-Office Ancillary Services Exemption

Carrie Pallardy -

American Medical Association president-elect Andrew Gurman, MD, recently published an opinion piece on the In-Office Ancillary Services Exemption in The Hill.

Dr. Gurman expressed his support for the IOASE and its role in supporting cost-effective care delivered outside of the hospital environment.

The Digestive Health Physicians Association released a statement supporting Dr. Gurman's stance.

The AMA conducted a study through independent contractor Milliman to determine if utilization of ancillary services within a physician practice leads to higher overall healthcare costs. The study found "self-referrals" do not increase Medicare spending or encourage over-utilization of services.

Click here to read the AMA opinion piece.

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