“The goal of all learning is action, not knowledge.”

—John C. Maxwell

In today’s ever-changing medical landscape, it is essential for urological practices to keep abreast of the contemporary issues facing the specialty and be prepared with actionable solutions to maintain, optimize, and improve business operations while delivering high-quality patient care.

On July 13-14, 2023, we are honored to combine our expertise and experience in the practice management and coding arena of 50+ years to deliver the robust AUA Practice Management & Coding Program. This program addresses the hot topics facing today’s urology practices and offers practical advice on how to survive and thrive in the current environment. Designed specifically with the practice administrator and coder in mind, this program provides relevant cutting-edge management and leadership education with an increased emphasis on coding and reimbursement.

This education is part of the AUA Institute for Leadership & Business, an initiative established by the AUA in 2022 to support leadership development and business acumen within the urological community. The AUA recognizes the tremendous value of business and leadership training for all urology professionals—throughout all stages of their career. Through the Institute for Leadership & Business, the AUA offers education, programs, and resources to support your needs and professional growth.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, practices have been forced to continually adapt and adjust their business practices to maintain their bottom line, which directly affects the quality of patient care and cost of services. During the practice management session on Thursday, July 13, we will address many of the issues affecting the bottom line of our urological practices by engaging in practical discussions that offer real-life solutions. The Thursday session will fully focus on practice management-related topics presented by industry experts that include:

• Maintaining practice independence
• Outsourcing for practice growth and efficiencies
• Utilizing advanced practice providers for optimal patient care and office efficiency
• Mitigating the burden of prior authorizations
• Tools and analytics for determining the practice impact of changes to the Physician Fee Schedule and reimbursement

The second day of the program will fully focus on coding and reimbursement. As coding and reimbursement is ever changing and ever evolving, it requires a tremendous effort at the practice level to maintain relevant and current coding, reimbursement, and billing procedures. Our Friday program will deliver essential, timely education and updates for direct implementation into your practice to optimize and improve business operations. Friday will feature coding experts who will provide a thorough, in-depth analysis of the most current coding and reimbursement updates and topics that include:

• Evaluation & management services update
• 2023 CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code changes: need to know updates and clarifications
• Billing in the ambulatory surgery center
• Correct use of modifiers—case scenarios and discussion
• Public health emergency updates
• 2023 Medicare updates—comment period hot topics

We urge you to invest in yourself, your practice team, and your future! Join us for the AUA Practice Management & Coding Program that will be held virtually on July 13-14, 2023. Visit AUAUniversity for more information and to register (https://auau.auanet.org/node/37927).