Managing a business a challenge for nearly all urologists

"There are far more people presenting to us for care than we have people able to provide it. The APPs are going to be a critical part of trying to solve that puzzle," says Mark T. Edney, MD.

In this episode of Speaking of Urology®, Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, and Logan Galansky, MD, discuss key topics in health policy and recap the AUA's recent Annual Urology Advocacy Summit.

"As a result of the changes and the programmed phase-in of the changes, the cystoscopy code total RVU for the office setting will be 8% lower in 2025 than the current value," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

In this episode, Janelle Bunce, PA-C, highlights the role that advanced practice providers can play in filling the gaps created by the growing workforce shortages in urology.

"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.

"If you tapped into your emergency fund for any reason this year, it is important to make sure the account is replenished," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.