April 23rd 2024
"To answer this question, one must know what is and is not included in the global payment for the UDS, and the definition and instructions for appropriate use of modifier 25," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.
Legislation improves accessibility to mental health programs for clinicians
September 5th 2023Congress has taken actions aimed at protecting arrangements in which hospitals and other entities provide bona fide mental health improvement, behavioral health improvement, or maintenance programs to physicians and other clinicians.
Enhancing Oncology Model: The blueprint for value-based care for specialists?
September 4th 2023"The EOM may facilitate success for its oncology participants by reducing reporting burdens, simplifying requirements, and offering potentially large bonus payments for lowering costs," writes Robert A. Dowling, MD.
Investment portfolio rebalancing is key to long-term success
September 1st 2023"Portfolio rebalancing is a necessary part of an effective investment strategy, and a routine check of your investments should be completed regularly to ensure they have not drifted too far from their intended percentage targets," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.
Open Payments ownership data: How does urology measure up?
August 28th 2023"There is nothing in the data to suggest any widespread abuse, improper inducements, or impropriety in the specialty. Nevertheless, urologists should be aware that this is an area of continued scrutiny by Congress and watchdogs," writes Robert A. Dowling, MD.
Dr. Vickers offers advice to urologists in reporting on observational studies
August 23rd 2023"If you've got a difference, pay attention to the size and direction. If you have a massive difference between groups in terms of outcome, but only a small difference in terms of baseline characteristics, that's worth talking about," says Andrew J. Vickers, PhD.
What is your reaction to the new AMA president describing health care as being in crisis?
July 28th 2023"The burden of preauthorization, reimbursements not keeping up with inflation, and consequently, our abilities to staff and maintain our offices and pay our employees at appropriate levels are also affecting our ability to care for patients," said urologist Ronald P. Kaufman Jr, MD.
Investigators assess applicants’ considerations in preference signaling for urology residency
July 25th 2023In total, 77.8% of Black respondents, 72.7% of Asian respondents, 57.1% of Latino respondents, and 46.5% of White respondents indicated that the racial and ethnic diversity of residents at a program influenced their decision to preference signal or sub-internship with that program.