DDNC is the Digestive Disease National Coalition. Dr. Shah has been active in this coalition and achieved a lifetime award for his work.
- Increased funding for NIH and NIDDK
- Made dramatic strides and ultimately passed legislation resolving the “polyp penalty” for colorectal cancer screening
- Built upon existing CDC programs focused on IBD, colorectal cancer, viral hepatitis, and other chronic health conditions
- Introduced and built support for the Safe Step Act and other legislation designed to place guardrails on utilization management (UM) practices