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Guiding future leaders in independent urology
LUGPA Forward is the “go to” group for early-career physicians within LUGPA member practices providing education and networking opportunities. LUGPA Forward members also work closely with administrators and leaders in the specialty on various leadership initiatives. To learn more about LUGPA Forward join the communication list here.

Chad Chubb presents Financial Planning for Early Career Physicians
 

Chad Chubb, a certified financial planner (CFP®) and certified student loan professional (CSLP®) talks about financial planning for early-career physicians including student loans, buying a home, investing, insurance, retirement and common financial pitfalls that can be avoided. Chad is founder of WealthKeel LLC, a trusted financial planning partner for physicians and their families nationwide. At the end, Chad answers questions sent in by the LUPGA Forward group. 
 

In this video interview, urologist Christopher Graziano, MD of Anne Arundel Urology in Annapolis, MD talks about his fellowship experience including hours, workload, what he learned and how his experience influenced his approach to patient care.  
 

             

In this video interview, Marc Greenstein, DO, urologist at Advanced Urology in Sandy Springs, Georgia, talks about billing and coding at a urology private practice. He breaks down the topic for urology residents and discusses common mistakes, handling rejections, prior authorizations, and liability.

Latest News

 

Resident Award Criteria Redefined - Nominate a Resident before August 31
LUGPA Forward is encouraging Residency Program Directors and member practices who partner with residency programs to identify an extraordinary resident for the Resident Clinical Excellence Award - a merit award that recognizes qualities in a Resident that show their potential to be a highly effective leader at a private practice. 

You are encouraged to nominate a resident or reach out to any exceptional residents you may know to let them know about this opportunity. The nominee will require a letter of support from their program director, faculty or chair to be considered. The applicant must be actively enrolled in an ACGME-approved urology residency program in the United States or in an approved fellowship. Award recipient(s) will be recognized at the LUGPA Annual Meeting in Chicago in early November with a plaque and cash award of $1000. The 2024 submission deadline is August 31, 2024. Learn more here.  

 

Apply for the LUGPA Trailblazer Award 
The Trailblazer Award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon urologists or administrators who have significantly contributed to the field within the first ten years of their practice. This award acknowledges their exceptional achievements, innovation, leadership in urology, and commitment to advancing the field. Recipients of the Trailblazer Award have demonstrated a pioneering spirit and contributions to their practice, breaking new ground in patient care, research, education, or administration. They have shown remarkable dedication to improving the lives of their patients, embracing cutting-edge technologies and techniques, and making valuable contributions to the community.  Learn more.  

Q&A with LUGPA Forward's Chair Kari Bailey, MD: Advice for Urology Residents
Ahead of the 2024 Urology Resident Summit & Job Fair, LUGPA chatted with Kari Bailey, MD, leader of the women’s health department at AAUrology in Annapolis, MD, and current chair of the LUGPA Forward Committee. Also part of the conversation was David Morris, MD, president of Urology Associates in Nashville, TN, former LUGPA Forward Committee co-chair, and one of LUGPA's most recently elected Board members. We sat down with them to discuss their advice for urology residents -  including why to consider independent practice. Read more. 

 

Reviews In Urology Relaunched! 
Reviews In Urology, the official journal of LUGPA, announced plans to relaunch in 2024 following a short publishing hiatus. New publisher Specialty Networks will continue the journal’s longstanding focus on cutting-edge urology advances while expanding coverage to feature an even broader range of urological conditions and specialty care concerns. Read more. 

Health Policy and Political Affairs

LUGPA Champions Medicare Payment Reform Following Latest CMS Proposal 
LUGPA expresses deep concern over the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) recent proposal to reduce physician reimbursements as part of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). This proposal forebodes another significant cut that threatens the financial viability of independent practices and patient access to care.  Read more.

 

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