Ronald P. Kaufman, Jr., MD

Albany Medical College

Albany, New York

Ronald P. Kaufman, MD, is Professor of Urology in the department of Urology at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. Additionally, he was the interim chair of urology when the division was in a period of transition. He attended Trinity College, followed by medical school at George Washington University. After completing his urology residency at Duke University under the direction of David Paulson, he joined the faculty at Albany Medical College and was promoted from assistant professor to professor of urology. As a result of his extensive oncology training and interest, Dr. Kaufman developed a practice concentrating in general urologic oncology and currently focuses on renal oncology, both open and robotic.

Dr. Kaufman was a member of the inaugural American Urological Association (AUA) Leadership Program in 2004 and became a member of the AUA Coding and Reimbursement Committee in 2005. He then chaired the AUA Coding and Reimbursement Committee for eight years. In addition, he was a consultant to the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel from 2008 to 2017 and the AUA advisor to the AMA CPT Editorial Panel from 2017 to 2021. Dr. Kaufman was an active member of the Public Policy Council for many years and the AUA State Advocacy Committee from 2017 to 2021. He has been a member of the executive committee of the New York State Urological Society since 2003 and served as its president from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, Dr. Kaufman has been active in the Northeastern Section of the AUA, serving as secretary from 2010 to 2014, president from 2015 to 2016, and a board member for many years.

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Talks by Ronald P. Kaufman, Jr., MD

2023 Legislative and Regulatory Issues Update

Posted by Ronald P. Kaufman, Jr., MD | Aug 2023

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.

The AUA, CPT, and RUC: Interactions and Impact

Posted by Ronald P. Kaufman, Jr., MD | Jun 2019

Ronald P. Kaufman, Jr. MD, reviews Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and reimbursement within the urologic field. Additionally, he discusses the need for today’s practicing urologists to understand the importance of American Urological Association (AUA) department of Public Policy and Advocacy and the Public Policy Council in the preservation of economic viability.