Elevate Your Practice: Harnessing the Power of LUGPA Advocacy

Why it Matters

As valued members of the LUGPA community, you understand the importance of advocating for the independent practice of urology. Your commitment to preserving autonomy while delivering exceptional care is paramount to the well-being of both patients and practitioners alike. In line with our mission, we are excited to introduce you to our comprehensive package of advocacy materials: LUGPA Advocacy, Why it Matters.

These materials equip you with the resources and information necessary to promote LUGPA's impactful work to your colleagues and within the independent urology market. By highlighting the significance of our advocacy efforts, you can inspire others to join us in shaping the future of urology practice.

Here's what you'll find in our materials:

1. Advocating for Improved Patient Choice and Access to Care:
• Explore the importance of healthcare price transparency and its role in fostering a competitive market. Learn how LUGPA is leading the charge in advocating for price transparency to benefit patients and independent practices.
• Delve into our initiatives addressing drug pricing and access, advocating for transparent drug pricing, and increased affordability of medications in urology.
2. Promoting a Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship:
• Discover the impact of prior authorization requirements and step therapy regulations on patient care and practice efficiency. Learn how LUGPA advocates for streamlined processes to alleviate administrative burdens and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
3. Maximizing Flexibility and Autonomy for Independent Urologists:
• Gain insights into the benefits of in-office dispensing and telemedicine in enhancing patient care and practice efficiency. Explore how LUGPA advocates for policies that support these innovative approaches to care delivery.
4. Promoting Efficient Healthcare Delivery:
• Learn about our efforts to reform MACRA and advocate for fair and sustainable Medicare fee schedules. Understand how these reforms directly impact the financial viability of independent practices and patients' access to quality care.
5. Ensuring Healthy Competition:
• Explore our advocacy on issues such as hospital consolidation, site-neutral physician reimbursement, and non-compete agreements. Learn how LUGPA works to level the playing field for independent urologists and promote fair competition in the healthcare marketplace.
6. Promoting Diagnostic Advancements, Innovative, and Nimble:
• Dive into our advocacy for access to molecular urine and diagnostic genetic testing for prostate cancer patients. Understand the importance of these advancements in personalized care and how LUGPA is championing access to these essential diagnostic tools.

In addition to detailed talking points, these materials include visually engaging slides that you can use to present key advocacy messages to your colleagues and stakeholders. These slides enhance understanding and facilitate discussions on critical issues affecting independent urology practices.

By leveraging the Why It Matters materials, you can amplify our collective voice and drive positive change within the independent urology market. Together, we can uphold the principles of autonomy, quality, and value in urology practice and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

Access our materials today and join us in advancing the future of urology practice.

Download the Why it Matters Outline here.

Download the Why it Matters Slides here.