Philly, Northeast Pa reeling from practice closings

Philadelphia-The City of Brotherly Love has what many say is theleast friendly climate for physicians when it comes to medical liabilityinsurance. Insurance and reimbursement problems, however, are statewidephenomena in Pennsylvania. In Scranton, located in the northeastern cornerof the state, a seven-urologist group has said it will decide in Januarywhether to close.

Related Videos

Related Content

Advertisement

November 27th 2024

Final rule: Conversion factor set for 2.83% reduction in 2025

Jonathan Rubenstein, MD Mark Painter

"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.

July 24th 2024

Speaking of Urology: Dr. Winter on the use of vaginal estrogen

Urology Times staff

In this episode of Speaking of Urology®, Ashley G. Winter, MD, discusses the use of vaginal estrogen.

October 28th 2024

Vaginal estrogen for GSM not associated with major adverse cardiovascular events

Hannah Clarke

“These findings support the safety of vaginal estrogen for treatment of local menopause symptoms, even in high-risk women,” says Gabriella M. Rustia, MD.

March 21st 2024

Health policy in urology: 2024 AUA Advocacy Summit recap

Urology Times staff

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.

October 7th 2024

Money Matters: Financial considerations when getting married

Jeff Witz, CFP

"Remember that whether or not it's your first time down the aisle, marriage is a celebration. Don't let all the financial and administrative details that go along with your special day spoil it," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

September 27th 2024

UroCuff coding presents a “conundrum” for billers

Jonathan Rubenstein, MD Mark Painter

"When determining which code you should use, you must consider your Medicare carrier’s published rules and commercial payer processing policies," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

Related Content

Advertisement

November 27th 2024

Final rule: Conversion factor set for 2.83% reduction in 2025

Jonathan Rubenstein, MD Mark Painter

"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.

July 24th 2024

Speaking of Urology: Dr. Winter on the use of vaginal estrogen

Urology Times staff

In this episode of Speaking of Urology®, Ashley G. Winter, MD, discusses the use of vaginal estrogen.

October 28th 2024

Vaginal estrogen for GSM not associated with major adverse cardiovascular events

Hannah Clarke

“These findings support the safety of vaginal estrogen for treatment of local menopause symptoms, even in high-risk women,” says Gabriella M. Rustia, MD.

March 21st 2024

Health policy in urology: 2024 AUA Advocacy Summit recap

Urology Times staff

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.

October 7th 2024

Money Matters: Financial considerations when getting married

Jeff Witz, CFP

"Remember that whether or not it's your first time down the aisle, marriage is a celebration. Don't let all the financial and administrative details that go along with your special day spoil it," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

September 27th 2024

UroCuff coding presents a “conundrum” for billers

Jonathan Rubenstein, MD Mark Painter

"When determining which code you should use, you must consider your Medicare carrier’s published rules and commercial payer processing policies," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.