July 25th 2024
“What our major contribution is, I think as urologists doing implementation science, is determining the important questions, which we are particularly well-suited to do because we're taking care of the patients,” says Danil V. Makarov, MD, MHS.
Expert explains why automation is key to prior authorization reform
June 21st 2023Automating prior authorization is an investment that every health care organization should consider. As the industry grapples with rapid regulatory shifts and acute staff shortages, a tailored automation strategy is key to enhancing patient care and improving operational efficiency.
How do you feel about in-person AUA meetings and the new practice guidelines introduced there?
June 13th 2023"Pandemic meetings were different because they were virtual. To be honest, those weren’t really good. I prefer to go to the meeting and be with other people and see them face-to-face," says Robert Gossett, MD.
ChatGPT found to provide incorrect responses to urology test questions
June 12th 2023"ChatGPT not only has a low rate of correct answers regarding clinical questions in urologic practice, but also makes certain types of errors that pose a risk of spreading medical misinformation," says Christopher M. Deibert, MD, MPH.
Alleviating health care professional burnout by taking your foot off the accelerator
June 9th 2023“It's hard for us as physicians to think about anything other than continuing to put the accelerator into the red zone. But sometimes, a little bit of self-awareness can allow you to sustain a career for many years longer,” says Colin P. West, MD, PhD.
Despite overall gains, leadership and payment gaps remain for women in medicine
May 14th 2023"The good news is that women have been entering medicine in increasing numbers for more than three decades. The not-so-good news is that women are still underrepresented and underutilized in positions of power," writes Deborah M. Shlian, MD, MBA.
How much do you need to retire? That depends on age, inflation, ROR, etc
May 10th 2023"There is no simple or universal answer to the question of retirement savings. Many factors must be considered, but your financial adviser should be able to direct you so that you can enjoy a financially stable life once you stop working," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.