We are in our infancy in this process and much work is yet to be done. We must collaborate and share knowledge among us so that we retain control in the direction of the development of these tools. The AGA is striving to be a leader in this process.
Dr. Kosinski is managing partner of Illinois Gastroenterology Group, Chairman AGA Practice Management and Economics Committee, Clinical Practice Counselor: AGA Governing Board – term to start in May. He has no conflicts of interest.
Content from this column was originally published in the "Practice Management: The Road Ahead"section of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2013:11:756-9).
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