Health Policy and Advocacy

As the leading voice of independent urology group practices in the US, LUGPA educates policymakers on the benefits of integrated urologic care. Our members drive grassroots efforts by developing thoughtful analysis and engaging public officials through comment letters on major legislative and regulatory proposals.

Recent Advocacy Updates and Policy Briefs:

See more policy briefs and updates from 2023

Public Health Emergency Resources
Public Health Emergency Ending May 2023
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Elevate Your Practice: Why LUGPA Advocacy Matters

Discover the tools to shape the future of urology practice! Access our "LUGPA Advocacy: Why it Matters" materials for insights and resources to promote change. Let's amplify our voice and uphold autonomy in urology. You can learn more here.

Members of Congress Need to Hear from You!
LUGPA DC Fly-In Dates

Lawmakers are most responsive when they hear from physicians from their districts and states. That’s why we encourage your group to send a physician and/or senior administrator to Washington, DC to attend our Capitol Hill visits with the LUGPA Political Affairs Committee. Read a recap of our last fly-in here.

LUGPA would like to thank the groups that made 2023’s Fly-Ins a success.

If you are interested in attending a future LUGPA fly-in, or if you would simply like more information, please contact Matt Glans at [email protected].

2024 Legislative/Regulatory Priorities

Sustainable Physician Reimbursement:

Flexible Reimbursement Models/Site-Neutral Payment Reform:

Promote Patient Access and expanded Care:

Promote access to cancer therapy via Medicare Part B and D.
Statutory restoration of the ability for in-office dispensing of Part D medications.
Ensure continued access to cancer therapy through Medicare Part B and Part D by avoiding risks to physician practices from manufacturers' pricing decisions.
Support legislative efforts directed at healthcare price transparency.
Broadly LUGPA is focused on working in partnership with other professional medical and patient advocacy organizations to identify and champion policies and reform that improve patient access to high-quality care at lower costs. LUGPA allies in support of initiatives that (1) support enhanced communication and coordination, both between providers and between healthcare entities and patients, (2) promote consumer awareness and education about billing policies and financial toxicity of healthcare, (3) make healthcare pricing transparent and comprehensible to consumers and (4) identify and mitigate inequities in access to care.

Telehealth Integration:

Work towards permanent telehealth integration and expansion to enhance patient care.
Promote a reimbursement model that allows for meaningful provider adoption and technological adaptations to establish necessary permanent telehealth infrastructure.