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LUGPA members deliver high-quality and efficient comprehensive urological care.
United States
Joined February 2012
Rising #PhysicianWorkloads without matching reimbursement threaten sustainability, patient care, and provider well-being. Explore what’s driving this productivity-pay gap and its impact on #HealthcareDelivery. Read more from @MedEconomics:
medicaleconomics.com
Kaufman Hall reports indicate trends among doctors, support staff, and hospitals.
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LUGPA has joined a coalition supporting the bipartisan #ClinicalTrial Modernization Act (H.R. 3521) to remove non-medical barriers & enable remote participation to expand trial access, especially for underserved & #RuralPatients. Learn more:
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The newly released 2026 OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule from @CMSGov impacts outpatient #UrologicCare: a 2.4% payment update, major IPO & ASC-covered procedure updates, #340B adjustments, and more. LUGPA will submit comments by 9/13. Read more:
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Low #NurseEngagement and gaps between nurses and #PracticeLeadership can cause increased adverse events, decreased patient satisfaction, and teamwork impact. Leverage strategies to address this issue. Read more from @HealthLeaders:
healthleadersmedia.com
Employee engagement is key to delivering on patient experience promises and to high performance as an organization, says this CNO.
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CMS released the proposed 2026 Medicare #PhysicianFeeSchedule, including modest conversion factor increases, practice expense updates & #Telehealth expansion. LUGPA is analyzing the impact and will submit formal comments by 9/12. Learn more:
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Major win for #IndependentPractices! The recently passed budget reconciliation bill has a 2.5% 2026 #Medicare reimbursement increase, easing financial strain & protecting #PatientAccess. LUGPA remains committed to long-term reform. Learn more:
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The Protecting #PatientAccess to Cancer & Complex Therapies Act is back with bipartisan support! LUGPA urges Congress to pass this bill to protect access to life-saving care & support #IndependentPractices. Read more:
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#SpecialtyPractices face increased scrutiny over audit triggers by insurance companies. #Urologists need detailed documentation, staff training on #ComplianceProtocols & regular internal audits. More from @MedEconomics:
medicaleconomics.com
How to shift compliance from an administrative burden to a competitive advantage.
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Applications are now being accepted for LUGPA’s 2026 #ExecutiveLeadership Program - a 12-month course for #IndependentUrology physicians & administrators covering communications, finance, team-building, motivation, negotiations, & more!. Apply here:
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LUGPA's new #CME hub, #LUGPALearn, launches today! Earn up to 3.75 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing 2023 Enduring LUGPA CME Programs, or 3.00 credits for 2024 programs. Online & at your own pace—anytime, anywhere. Access LUGPALearn now at
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Submit a 4-5 minute video about a challenge your practice overcame for the LUGPA Practice Leadership Challenge. Selected videos and practice leaders to be featured at our #AnnualMeeting on 11/8/25 in Chicago. Submission Deadline: 9/9/25. Apply here:
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LUGPA's new #CME hub, #LUGPALearn, launches today! Earn up to 3.75 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing 2023 Enduring LUGPA CME Programs or 3.00 credits for 2024 programs. All online & at your own pace-anytime, anywhere. Access LUGPALearn now at
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#ICYMI: The deadline to nominate your practice's rising star for LUGPA's 2025 #TrailblazerAward is this Thursday, 7/31. Honor a #Urologist or #Administrator who has made a great impact on #Urology within the first 10 years of their career. More details:
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New @Humana 2026 policies will cut 1/3 of outpatient #PriorAuthorization (PA) demands, ensure 1-day response on most electronic requests, & launch a gold card program to waive PA requirements for some providers. Read more from @BeckersASC:
beckerspayer.com
Humana is accelerating its efforts to reform the prior authorization process through a series of new policies, following the broader insurance industry’s recent pledge to reduce and streamline prior...
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LUGPA's July Advocacy Update includes updates on @CMSGov's drug pricing guidance, #PriorAuthorization reform, the #Medicare Beneficiary Co-pay Fairness Act, and the reintroduced Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. Read more:
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H.R. 1, aka the #OneBigBeautifulBill Act signed into law on 7/4 by @POTUS, contains multiple elements that have reimbursement, patient access, affordability, and rural practice implications for LUGPA members and their patients. Read more:
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Cyber-attacks against #PhysicianPractices, #SpecialtyCare & #ASCs are up because they "possess valuable patient health information that can be sold on the dark web or ransomed for significant amounts." Read more from @ChiefHealthExec:
chiefhealthcareexecutive.com
Ransomware groups have targeted hospitals for years, but they are also going after outpatient facilities and smaller providers.
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The recent bipartisan reintroduction of the Protecting #PatientAccess to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act is a direct result of @LUGPA's sustained advocacy and strategic engagement on Capitol Hill. Read more about our landmark achievement:
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In June, @LUGPA members visited Capitol Hill to fight for #MedicarePhysicianReimbursement, protect #InOfficeDispensing & advance #SiteNeutral payment reform. Thanks to everyone who showed up and spoke out!. See Fly-In recap here:
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Nominate your practice's rising star for LUGPA's 2025 #TrailblazerAward by 7/31. Open to #Urologists or #Administrators who have significantly contributed to the field within the first ten years of their practice. More details:
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