LUGPA 2020 Annual Meeting

Complete Coverage

Private Practices Face Challenges Recruiting Young Urologists

By

Jody A. Charnow

Publish Date November 10, 2020

Urology trainees today say they prefer to be employed in academic or hospital settings and favor a better work/life balance over compensation.

Biden Presidency May Affect LUGPA’s Advocacy Efforts

By

Jody A. Charnow

Publish Date November 9, 2020

Joe Biden’s administration could bring new leadership at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, possibly presenting more challenges influencing regulations.

Alternative Treatments for NMIBC Urged Amid BCG Shortages

By

Jody A. Charnow

Publish Date November 9, 2020

Urologists must ration use of BCG and opt for alternative intravesical treatments when possible

Avoiding Litigation by Knowing How to Deal With Angry Patients

By

Jody Charnow

Publish Date November 9, 2020

Physicians can take steps to reduce their risk of being sued by having a low threshold for discharging angry patients from their practice and carefully documenting all discussions and interactions with these patients.

Mitomycin Gel for Low-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

By

Jody A. Charnow

Publish Date November 9, 2020

Mitomycin gel (Jelmyto), which received FDA approval in April 2020, addresses a need for a better way to treat low-grade UTUC, a malignancy that is challenging to manage.