International Prostate Cancer Update 2021 Session Review: Biomarkers and Genetic Testing
Alan H. Bryce, MD, summarizes talks from the session he moderated on Biomarkers and Genetic Testing during the IPCU 31 in July 2021.
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by Alan H. Bryce, MD | Nov 2021
Alan H. Bryce, MD, summarizes talks from the session he moderated on Biomarkers and Genetic Testing during the IPCU 31 in July 2021.
Read Moreby E. David Crawford, MD | Jul 2021
E. David Crawford, MD, summarizes talks from the session he moderated on Men’s Prostate Health during the 31st International Prostate Cancer Update in July 2021 in Snowbird, Utah. See below for links to full presentations from the conference as well as related panel discussions.
Read Moreby Neal D. Shore, MD | Dec 2019
Neal D. Shore, MD and E. David Crawford, MD, discuss Dr. Shore’s recent MedReview article (excerpted and linked below) on the ways in which the Large Urology Group Practice Association, or LUGPA, has advocated on behalf of community urology physicians and patients over the last ten years. Dr. Shore discusses how the organization has fought for legislative change to improve patient access to physicians of their choice, worked to ensure the availability of the latest in imaging and diagnostic technology for community urologists, and, in the face of increased consolidation of the healthcare industry, promoted value-based healthcare above volume-based healthcare, concluding in the article that:
“Eleven years after LUGPA’s inception, its passion and commitment to protecting and preserving the independent practice of urology remain stronger than ever. Without LUGPA, there would be far fewer opportunities for independent urology practices, fair-balanced education, networking, or external benchmarking than we have today. LUGPA groups have been able to integrate essential urologic services at a lower cost than their hospital competitors. Many of our member practices have become urologic centers of excellence with subspecialty lines of service and innovative, cost-effective pathways that optimize patient outcomes.
“Innovation springs from independence, not bureaucracy. Independent practitioners have the freedom and flexibility to share decision-making with their patients and to rapidly implement, test, and adapt new diagnostics, therapeutics, and pathways. Backed by a robust organization such as LUGPA, independent urologists can implement innovative approaches that significantly improve the health of their patients and the sustainability of their practices. Such nimbleness is especially crucial given the current rapid pace of change in urology. Aligning the interests of patients, providers, and payers by promoting value-based care at independent, integrated physician practices is LUGPA’s ongoing mission; our rallying cry should be to continue that mission in an open, transparent, and inclusive fashion.” (Used with permission from MedReviews / Reviews in Urology, which holds the copyright to the original article.)
Read Moreby Jason M. Hafron, MD | Jun 2019
Jason M. Hafron, MD, discusses the growing presence of millennials in the workplace, particularly in urologic practices. He emphasizes that millennial physicians’ have the ability to advance the urologic field by applying their talents and perspectives regarding technology, efficiency, and physician/patient relationships.
Read Moreby Michael T. Gambla, MD | Apr 2018
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.
Read Moreby R. Jonathan Henderson, MD | Apr 2018
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).
Read Moreby Tamra E. Lewis, MD, FACS | Apr 2018
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.
Read Moreby Evan R. Goldfischer, MD, MBA | Apr 2018
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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