November 27th 2024
"The final rule for 2025 poses several challenges to urology. Lobbying efforts to preserve telehealth access and the CF will continue, perhaps dragging into 2025," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.
September 27th 2024
Dr. Magee on the implications of conference location in light of Roe v Wade reversal
September 15th 2023"A lot of urologic associations have committed a lot of work to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and this just seems like a step backward compared with the policies that they've been working toward in diversifying the urologic work force," says Diana Magee, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC.
The American Board of Urology: Considerations for the urologist in career transitions
September 14th 2023"The ABU continues to reevaluate all policies related to diplomates. As medical practice continues to evolve in United States, and these changes affect the practitioners of medicine, likely further changes will be necessary in board certification procedures," writes Roger Dmochowski, MD, MA (Conflict Management and Resolution), MMHC, FACS.
Online mentorship program in urology improves opportunities for diverse students
September 13th 2023Participants who completed a survey following the intervention indicated that the program was most helpful for networking with other applicants, finding a mentor, and serving as an introduction to urology.
Dr. Bhatt on considerations for patient-urologist engagements on social media
September 7th 2023“When we are starting to do this in urology across the world, we need to make sure that we have patient representatives involved and they are there from the beginning to make sure that whatever we do in terms of an intervention is successful,” says Nikita R. Bhatt, MBBS, MCh, MMed, FRCS.
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.