Gastrointestinal Associates is committed to providing our patients with top quality medical care, whether you are coming in for an office visit or are a patient at one of our Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). But how do you measure quality? (more…)
Archive for the ‘Patient Care’ Category
Patients are the true test of performance quality
Friday, January 13th, 2012
GI Roundtable highlights focus on patient care
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Recently I was privileged to be a part of a national GI Roundtable held here in Knoxville. During the course of two days, 130 invited leaders of gastrointestinal practices from across the country came together to discuss health care reform and the future of gastroenterology. (more…)
Divert-a-what?
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
The Facts about Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
If you’re struggling with abdominal cramps, gas and diarrhea alternating with constipation, you may be one of many people suffering from diverticulosis. (more…)
A Closer Look at Crohn’s Disease
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disorder, is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall that may affect any part of the digestive tract. Crohn’s has become more common in the past few decades, and chances are you know someone with the disease. (more…)
Hemorrhoids: What a Pain!
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Hemorrhoids, which are basically varicose veins of the rectum, occur when veins in the anal canal or lower rectum become swollen or inflamed. While many people joke about hemorrhoids, this painful condition is no laughing matter. (more…)
Three Things Won’t Change with Health Care Reform
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Three Things Won’t Change with Health Care Reform
By Dr. Bergein F. Overholt
Whatever your political persuasion and feelings about health care reform, the legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President will be a fact that we’ll all have to deal with in the coming months.
As the dust settles on the issue, some aspects of the legislation are clear, but others will take some time to understand and implement.
I can assure you on three important fronts:
• First, at Gastrointestinal Associates, we will continue to be a practice that patients can depend on for accurate and comprehensive information about the health care practices that affect them.
• We also will work very hard to reinforce the bond between patient and physician. To us, that relationship is sacred, and we do not believe that government or anyone else should interfere with the long-standing relationship that exists there.
• And finally, we will continue to provide the highest level of gastrointestinal care and expertise to our patients.
The American medical system, despite its flaws, is still the best in the world, and our physicians represent the best of that system.
This isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last, that we all will have to deal with change in health care policy, but the points above are our pledge to our patients.
And in a world of change, you can count on that.
Whatever your political persuasion and feelings about health care reform, the legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President will be a fact that we’ll all have to deal with in the coming months.
As the dust settles on the issue, some aspects of the legislation are clear, but others will take some time to understand and implement. (more…)
Research Helps GIA Physicians Achieve Better Outcomes
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
I recently participated in a study with a group of esteemed colleagues to determine if the suggested protocol for performing colonoscopy was, in fact, the most beneficial. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology (http://www.jcge.com; Vol. 44, No. 4, April 2010). (more…)
Cost and Convenience Important for Quality Health Care
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
At GIA, we are committed to providing the very best in gastrointestinal health care for our patients. That means board certified physicians, skilled nurses and caring support personnel. We have one of the most educated and experienced staffs and one of the most technologically advanced facilities available. (more…)