Michael T. Gambla, MD, explains how to navigate the landscape of hospital partnerships and purchases, private equity partnerships and transactions, and large groups consolidating for expansion in the realm of urology.
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R. Jonathan Henderson, MD, summarizes the Large Urology Group Practice Association’s (LUGPA’s) efforts to develop an alternative payment model (APM) for urologists treating newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients. He explains the roadblocks to reaching this goal, including conflicts with the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC).
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Tamra E. Lewis, MD, FACS, defines the term “millennial,” discusses urology practice demographics and work culture trends, and talks about how to recruit and retain young urologists in independent practices. She explains how these shifting attitudes and trends led to the founding of the Young Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) organization.
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Neal D. Shore, MD, FACS, summarizes how the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) has and continues to preserve and advance the independent practice of urology by healthcare policy advocacy, business and administrative excellence, clinical and therapeutic education, and ensuring the success of future leaders through their Young LUGPA program.
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Evan R. Goldfischer, MD, MBA, FACS, advises urologists on how to optimally and responsibly negotiate hospital contracts under present-day Fair Market Value parameters. He describes negotiating service arrangements, clinical co-management, call coverage, and quality improvement programs.
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