AUA Leadership and Business

Mastering ICD-10-CM: The Key to Accurate Billing & Quality Care Guest: Edna Maldonado, CPC, ACS-UR This episode is a special release of content featured in the AUA Practice Management & Coding Program On-Demand (2024) . Whether you're a seasoned provider or coder, or new to the field, listen in as Edna Maldonado, Urology Coding Expert and Coding Manager for United Urology Group, offers valuable in...

Reflecting at Mid-Career - What Questions Do You Ask? Guest: Robert Abouassaly, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD This episode explores the transition from early to mid-career as a physician and the important questions and reflections that may accompany this stage. Dr. Micheal Darson and Dr. Robert Abouassaly discuss how to navigate career growth, manage work-life balance, and position yourself for long...

Instituting a Program to Improve Operating Room Efficiency Guest: Andrew Harris, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD Looking to boost efficiency in your Operating Room? Tune into this episode as Dr. Andrew Harris offers qualified, practical advice on how to approach inefficiency in the operating room, the leadership skills necessary to induce change, effective change management, and program improvement me...

Instituting a Well-Being Program Guest: Chad W.M. Ritenour, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD Dr. Chad Ritenour joins Dr. Micheal Darson to discuss the importance of increased focus on health care worker well-being and offers advice on developing a well-being program for your organization.  Don't miss a single episode! Subscribe today by searching "AUA Leadership & Business" on your favorite podcast app...

How to Prepare for a Urology Interview - From First Job to C-Suite Guest: J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, MBA Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS In this episode, Dr. J. Stephen Jones shares his remarkable career journey from his first job to his current position as President and CEO of Inova Health System. Tune in to hear this enlightening discussion filled with expert advice and guidance that will...

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Transforming Healthcare and its Impact on Urology Practices Guest: Jeffery Daigrepont, Senior Vice President, Coker Group One of the nine courses included in the Institute for Leadership & Business (ILB) Track On-Demand , this episode features Jeffery Daigrepont, Senior Vice President at Coker Group, sharing his expertise on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is t...

Leadership Through Service Guest: Manoj Monga, MD, FACS, FRCS Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS In this episode, Dr. Miles-Thomas and Dr. Monga delve into the essence of leadership in urology by exploring who can assume leadership roles, pathways to becoming a leader within the field, and share their own personal leadership experiences.  Don't miss a single episode! Subscribe today by searchin...

Monetizing and Incentivizing Artificial Intelligence and Telemedicine in Urology Guest: Giovanni Cacciamani, MSc, MD, FEBU Host: Micheal Darson, MD Don't miss this fascinating, informative episode where Dr. Giovanni Cacciamani shares his insights and expertise on how Artificial Intelligence can be the perfect ally for urologists - increasing performance, reducing workload, and bringing back the jo...

Designing Your Dual Path: A Career in Urology and Health Policy Guest Speaker: Ruchika Talwar, MD Brought to you by the AUA Policy & Advocacy Resident Work Group, Dr. Ruchika Talwar shares her personal experience and provides practical insight on establishing a career in urology and health policy. Important AUA Advocacy and Public Policy Resources Advocacy - American Urological Association (auanet...

Finding Your First Practice - The Business of Career Decision Making Guest: Seth A. Cohen, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS Delve into the crucial process of making your first career decision! From understanding personal preferences and goals, to evaluating practice options, Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas, and Dr. Seth Cohen share essential insights empowering listeners to find their ideal pat...

Physician Revenue in the Changing Healthcare Environment Guest: Hunter Wessells, MD, FACS     Host: Micheal Darson, MD                            Dr. Micheal Darson hosts Dr. Hunter Wessells as they work through and explain the nuances of physician revenue in the changing healthcare environment. A must-listen for all physicians navigating the complexities of contemporary healthcare.

The Importance of Advocacy in Urology Guest: William F. Gee, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD   Dr. William Gee shares his expertise and experiences with Dr. Micheal Darson during this enriching conversation that emphasizes and illustrates the importance of advocacy in urology. 

Navigating the Path To Hospital CEO Guest: Robert Uzzo, MD, CEO, MBA                                                   Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS       Don't miss this empowering, inspirational, and actionable episode where Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas welcomes Dr. Robert Uzzo to walk through the professional journey from navigating through the daily tasks of being a care deliverer to hel...

Trainee Leadership Opportunities Within the AUA Guest: Kevin Koo, MD                                        Host: Micheal Darson, MD                                  Dr. Micheal Darson welcomes Dr. Kevin Koo for this engaging discussion that explores the many trainee leadership opportunities available through the AUA.    AUA Trainee-Oriented Leadership Opportunities - Resources/Links AUA Institute...

Crossroads of Politics and Clinical Practice Guest: Mark Edney, MD, MBA                                             Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS          Check out this insightful and informative episode where Dr. Mark Edney and host, Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas discuss the political context, both Federal and State, that directs advocacy efforts for laws that promote AUA's Federal and Stat...

Hospital Employed vs. Private Practice Perspectives      Guest: Michael Fabrizio, MD, FACS Host: Micheal Darson, MD, FACS                     Dr. Micheal Darson welcomes Dr. Michael Fabrizio to explore the dynamic world of healthcare with a focus on private practice versus hospital-employed settings. Tune in as they delve into the nuances of these two distinct environments and share their insights...

Leading Resident Education into the Future   Guest: Simone Thavaseelan, MD                   Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS         Dr. Simone Thavaseelan joins host, Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas, for this vital and pivotal conversation on shaping the future of urology resident education. 

Host: Micheal F. Darson, MD, FACS Guests: David Albala, MD, FACS; Vannita Simma-Chiang, MD, MBA; Nicholas Tadros, MD, MBA Host Dr. Micheal Darson welcomes members of the AUA's Leadership & Business Education Committee for a special preview of the AUA2024 Institute for Leadership & Business Track that is now available on-demand on AUA University !  Invest in your leadership and business skills with...

Host: Micheal F. Darson, MD, FACS Guest: Wesley White, MD Host Dr. Micheal Darson welcomes Dr. Wesley White for this illuminating conversation that explores the influence of private equity in urology: dissecting key players, motivations, impacts, and historical context. 

Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS Guest: Nicholas Kirch, MSN, RN, CNRN Nicholas Kirch, Program Director for the Urology Service Line at Lehigh Valley Health Network, joins host, Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas, for this enlightening discussion on organizing a successful practice in the age of working from home and ways the practice can adjust to meet the desires of today's employees while maintaini...

Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS Guest: D. Louis Glaser, JD, MPH Tune in as host, Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas engages in a thought-provoking conversation with special guest, Lou Glaser, Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Together they delve into the intricate world of regulatory challenges encountered by medical groups today. Gain valuable insights and explore the complexities surrounding...

Host: Stephanie Hanchuk, MD Guest: Hans Arora, MD, PhD This episode is brought to you by the AUA Young Urologists Committee! Tune in for this engaging episode as Drs. Stephanie Hanchuk and Hans Arora share their real life experiences and offer practical, insightful advice on finding a job and creating a healthy work/life balance.  Resource: AUA Young Urologists Committee - Transitioning from Resid...

Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, FPMRS Guest: Ruchika Talwar, MD Tune in for this compelling episode where Dr. Talwar joins host, Dr. Miles-Thomas, to share her insights and experiences from her time advocating for urology on Capitol Hill as the AUA's H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow. Listen and learn how to leverage your expertise to drive change on both federal and state levels, to discover...

Moderator: Ruchika Talwar, MD Speaker: Representative Neal Dunn, MD (R-FL-2) Join Rep. Neal Dunn, MD - a urologist in Congress - and moderator Ruchika Talwar, MD in a conversation about physician payment, the role of Congress in payment reform, and the state of legislative affairs from urology's perspective. This episode is brought to you by AUA Public Policy and Advocacy.

Host: Micheal Darson, MD, FACS Guest: Kenneth Berger, MD, JD Explore the different management styles with Drs. Micheal Darson and Ken Berger! In just 20 minutes, you will discover the various management styles, weigh their pros and cons, hear about Dr. Berger's evolving style, and gain valuable suggestions for enhancing your own managerial approach. Resource: Check out AUA Institute for Leadership...