Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA)

As gastroenterologists who have chosen to care for our patients in independent medical practices, we are keenly aware of the many threats that our groups and ultimately our patients face due to the changing healthcare landscape. And while our existing national societies play a vital role advocating on our behalf, it is clear that those of us who offer patients the choice of receiving the highest quality, affordable gastroenterological care in the independent medical practice setting need a voice on the national and state levels focused exclusively on promoting and preserving the integrated model of care we deliver to our patients. Our mission is focused: 1) gather, analyze, and benchmark data relevant to independent gi practices. 2) develop a strong data story to support education and advocacy on the federal and state levels that aims to protect the integrated model of care delivered by our member practices. 3) work and coordinate with the trade associations and medical societies that represent the interests of other physician specialties that are similarly committed to protecting and promoting the integrated model of care delivered by independent medical practices.