2026 Annual Meeting Wraps Up
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LUGPA’s 18th Annual Meeting in Chicago concluded on a high note, drawing a record-breaking crowd of more than 1,400 attendees. The three-day event brought together physicians, practice administrators, healthcare policy experts, and industry partners for high-impact education, advocacy, and strategic networking.   

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	Agendas • Main Agenda  • CME Agenda • Practice Administrators Workshop Agenda Working Group Agendas  • Radiation Oncology Agenda  • Lab Directors/Managers Agenda  • Research Staff Agenda

Keynote presentations anchored the agenda, headlined by political strategists Chris Christie and David Axelrod, who delivered a candid, bipartisan analysis of legislative shifts shaping independent medicine. Veteran Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus offered practical leadership lessons, while Dr. Ruchika Talwar explored healthcare megatrends and value-based care strategies.

Alongside robust CME clinical programming—focusing on innovations in bladder and prostate cancer care, PSMA theranostics, and AI integration—the dedicated Practice Administrators Workshop tackled critical operational challenges, including practice benchmarking and EMR transitions. Evening receptions in the exhibit hall provided vital opportunities for attendees to exchange peer-to-peer insights and strengthen the national network supporting independent urology practice autonomy. 

• See photos from the meeting here or on social media on X, Instagram and Linkedin.  
• Read coverage of the meeting from Urology Times, Renal and Urology News and OncLive
• Access our advocacy pledge forms here
• A BIG thank you to our exhibitors for all their support!
• A full recap of the meeting will soon be found here and will also appear in the November issue of News Stream.  
• Slides and videos from the general sessions will be available in the coming weeks.
• If you need assistance claiming CME credit, please contact us. 

LUGPA’s Annual Meeting is the premier education and networking event for independent urology practice physicians, administrators, advanced practice providers, and managers.

This three-day event offers exceptional opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate the strength of independent urology. Join us in our dynamic exhibit hall and engage with industry leaders and innovators.  

Sessions and Key Focus Areas:

From cutting-edge clinical advancements to real-world business solutions, our sessions address the most pressing challenges and emerging trends affecting independent urology practices. World-class speakers lead discussions on:

• Health Policy & Advocacy
• Leadership & Communication
• Practice Management