How to cite: Albala, David M., Holton, Mara R., Kaufman, Ronald P., “2023 Legislative and Regulatory Issues Update.” January 24, 2023. Accessed May 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/2023-legislative-and-regulatory-issues-update/
2023 Legislative and Regulatory Issues Update – Summary
In this panel discussion, David M. Albala, MD, Ronald P. Kaufman Jr., MD, and Mara R. Holton, MD, address the pressing issue of Medicare payment cuts in urology. The speakers emphasize the importance of unified advocacy, both at the legislative level and within the urology community.
The panelists discuss the failed MIPS/MACRA program and the need for site-neutral payment reform, underscoring the urgent need for change. Additionally, they discuss the significance of PBM reform and the role it plays in curbing inflationary drug costs. They conclude the presentation with a call to action for urologists, encouraging them to engage in advocacy efforts, work together as a united front, and demand meaningful payment reform to protect the profession.
About The 33rd Annual International Prostate Cancer Update:
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1990, is a multi-day CME conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates with expert, international faculty. It is led by expert physicians and is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The 33rd iteration of the meeting occurred January 22-25, 2023 in Vail, Colorado. To view more educational presentations from IPCU 33, visit our collection page.
