Dr. Accurso Discusses New Treatment Approach for Crohn’s Disease

We at Digestive Healthcare Center (DHC)—along with and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) and Beacon Health Options (Beacon) have launched a new and innovative pilot program that integrates mental and physical treatments in order to improve care for patients with Crohn’s disease.

Our very own Dr. Accurso sat down with the Courier News to discuss this groundbreaking program and the changing behavioral needs associated with a chronic disease diagnosis.

Read the entire article here.

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