Volume 23, Number 4Business of UrologyOutpatient Urological Surgery: Outcomes and Cost by Site of Service in Community PracticeRobert A. DowlingJinghan ZhangSong ZhangEvan R GoldfischerDavid M. AlbalaUrologic surgery is most commonly performed in 1 of 3 ambulatory settings—a physician office, a hospital outpatient setting, or an ambulatory surgery center—but differences in value among these settings are poorly understood. This study examines real-world practice patterns of community urologists and documents outcomes and costs for a set of common urologic procedures performed in outpatient settings.Physician practice patternsAmbulatory surgical proceduresurologic diseasesambulatory care
Volume 23, Number 4LUGPA NewsLUGPA NewsCeleste KirschnerEvan R GoldfischerThank you to everyone who joined us November 14 to 16, 2024, for the LUGPA 2024 Annual Meeting! We met in Chicago, Illinois, where we learned more about our clinical practice, exchanged ideas, and celebrated LUGPA’s accomplishments in support of independent urology practices. If you missed the annual meeting, you can visit lugpa.org/annual to see photos from the event and read a recap of the entire meeting. You can also follow #LUGPA2024 on social media to access more news and photos from the event and see what attendees had to say about the meeting.
Volume 23, Number 3Reviews in UrologyLetter From the President of LUGPAEvan R GoldfischerAs we approach the next election, it is of utmost importance that we, as one of the strongest voices for independent medicine, engage in political advocacy. Our mission is to ensure that the independent practice of urology endures while showcasing outstanding quality and value to our patients, vendors, payers, legislators, and regulatory agencies. To achieve this, we must actively preserve our autonomy and demonstrate the highest quality standards through evidence-based practices and effective communication.
Volume 23, Number 3LUGPA NewsLUGPA NewsCeleste KirschnerEvan R GoldfischerOn May 23, 2024, Dr Timothy Richardson, a member of LUGPA’s board of directors, testified before the US House Committee on Ways & Means’ Subcommittee on Health about the negative impacts of hospital acquisitions on independent physician practices.
Volume 23, Number 2Reviews in UrologyLetter From the President of LUGPAEvan R GoldfischerI’m thrilled to share a recap of our successful March 2024 DC Fly-In, where LUGPA members gathered in Washington, DC, to advocate for the crucial health care reforms outlined in our 2024 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda.
Volume 23, Number 2LUGPA NewsLUGPA NewsCeleste KirschnerEvan R GoldfischerAs the leading voice of independent urology group practices in the United States, LUGPA educates policy makers on the benefits of integrated urologic care. LUGPA’s Health Policy and Political Affairs committees drive grassroots efforts by developing thoughtful analysis and engaging public officials through comment letters on major legislative and regulatory proposals, and other news.
Volume 23, Number 1Reviews in UrologyLetter from the President of LUGPAEvan R GoldfischerAs LUGPA president, it is with great enthusiasm, excitement, and pride that I announce the relaunch of Reviews in Urology, the official journal of LUGPA.
Volume 23, Number 1LUGPA NewsLUGPA NewsCeleste KirschnerEvan R GoldfischerAs the leading voice of independent urology group practices in the United States, LUGPA educates poli- cymakers on the benefits of integrated urologic care. LUGPA’s Health Policy and Political Affairs commit- tees drive grassroots efforts by developing thoughtful analysis and engaging public officials through comment letters on major legislative and regulatory proposals.
Volume 21, Number 2Review ArticlesPreserving Independent Urology: LUGPA’s First DecadeReviewNeal D ShoreRobert D AsinofEarl L WalzDavid C ChaikinEvan R GoldfischerRichard G HarrisJonathan HendersonGary M KirshDeepak A Kapoor[Rev Urol. 2019;21(2/3):102–108] © 2019 MedReviews®, LLC