Frontlines Archive


  • SB 201 – Legislative Action Alert

    Shall government legislate our practice?View this article


  • CUA Synopsis: AUA Advocacy Summit Summary 2019

    By CUA Secretary, Dr. John LamView this article


  • CUA Past-President to Lead AUA Public Policy Council

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  • CMA: 12 ways to be a physician advocate

    Article from the CMA NewswireView this article


  • CUA supports proposed HHS rule for fixing drug rebates

    Drug discounts should be benefitting beneficiaries—not drug industry middlemen.View this article


  • SB 201: CUA Pres. debates InterAct on Radio Show

    Should CA ban nonconsensual ‘medically unnecessary’ surgery on intersex minors?View this article


  • New Laws 2019: What physicians need to know

    To help physicians understand the most significant new health laws, CMA has published its annual new laws round up.View this article


  • Peter Bretan Elected CMA President-Elect

    A huge win for urology in a run-off election at the CMA HOD presidential electionView this article


  • CUA endorses Peter Bretan for CMA President

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  • CUA Report Spring/Summer 2018

    Click to read this issue onlineView this article


  • CMA survey finds rampant health plan payment abuses

    A recent survey by the California Medical Association (CMA) confirms that health plans regularly engage in unfair payment practices, with two-thirds of physician practices reporting routine payment abuses in violation of state law.View this article


  • CUA Members featured in Bloomberg Article

    The Little Blue Pill: An Oral History of ViagraView this article


  • CUA Report Fall/Winter 2017

    Click to read this issue onlineView this article


  • November is Urological Health Month

    Download your office posterView this article


  • CMA House of Delegates Report 2017

    By Dr. John Lam, MD, MBA - CUA Rep to HODView this article


  • CUA joins coalition challenging constitutionality of AB 72

    AB 72 targets physicians but leaves insurance companies and MPNs untouchedView this article


  • AB72 – What physicians need to know

    New out-of-network billing and payment law took effect July 1View this article


  • CMA guide helps physicians challenge AB 72 interim payments

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  • Peter Bretan, MD elected CUA President

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  • 2017 Kaiser Permanente Urology Symposium

    Join CUA past-presidents Eugene Rhee and Aaron Spitz in Rancho MirageView this article


  • CUA opposes Senate Bill 790

    Action Requested on SB790View this article


  • The New US Preventive Services Task Force “C” Draft Recommendation for Prostate Cancer Screening

    By Matthew R. Cooperberg, UCSFView this article


  • CUA Report Spring/Summer 2017

    Click to read this issue onlineView this article


  • House Republicans Release Plan To Repeal and Replace Obamacare: Key Highlights

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  • CUA Report Newsletter Fall-Winter 2016 Issue

    Download and read now!View this article


  • California Radiologic License Renewal Credits Available in Kauai at WSAUA

    Earn CEU and CME at no extra chargeView this article


  • Senate rejects bill that would deny physicians due process

    The bill (SB 1033) would have required physicians to notify patients if their licenses are placed in probationary status.View this article


  • Vito Imbasciani was sworn in as Secretary at the California Department of Veterans Affairs

    CUA Past-President also next LACMA PresidentView this article


  • CUA Report Newsletter April 2016 Issue

    Download and read now!View this article


  • Urological Health Month – SR 70

    CUA supports Senator Ben Allen’s initiative to introduce SR 70 legislation declaring November as Urological Health MonthView this article


  • SPRING 2016 Health Policy Update and JAC Report

    By Jeffrey Kaufman, MD - Past President CUAView this article


  • 2016 Young Leadership Circle Award Announced

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  • CUA signs on to oppose the proposed CMS quality measure on Non-Recommended PSA-based Screening

    The high-profile proposed CMS quality measure would penalize physicians for recommending PSA-based screening for prostate cancerView this article


  • 2016 Urology Advanced Coding and Reimbursement Seminar

    CUA discount for December 4-5, 2015 in Las VegasView this article


  • California doctors’ lobby group pushes agenda with swagger

    Sacramento Bee - October 12, 2015View this article


  • CUA Report Sept 2015

    Our Influence is GrowingView this article


  • ICD-10: A Checklist for Implementation Readiness

    There's no time to waste. Follow these guidelines for the best chance of a smooth implementation.View this article


  • 6 in 10 Physicians Work in Small Practices

    By John Commins, for HealthLeaders MediaView this article


  • CUA Nominee wins AACU Distinguished Leadership Award

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  • July 2 Webinar Preparing for ICD-10

    Q&A with Mark Painter - Listen to WebinarView this article


  • AMA Annual Meeting 2015 Summary

    The AMA elects a new president, supports state efforts to seek hardship exemption for doctors who have problems transitioning to the ICD-10 coding system.View this article


  • 54% of Calif. Doctors Accepted New Medicaid Patients in 2013

    California had 2nd lowest rate.View this article


  • Doctors’ prescription to secure Medicare: SGR reform

    By Reps. Ami Bera (D-Calif.), M.D. and Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), M.D.View this article


  • CMA Legislative Advocacy Day

    April 14, 2015 in SacramentoView this article


  • Violence in Medical America

    "CUA Report" featured article by urologists: William M. Schiff, MD and Sheldon H F Marks, MDView this article


  • CUA Report Spring / Summer 2015 Issue

    Download Now - a must read!View this article


  • Threat Management Course Launched

    DMI Assaultive Patients Management Course on February 25View this article


  • U.S. Healthcare Spending On Track To Hit $10,000 Per Person This Year

    From Dan Munro at Forbes: There’s never a shortage of major healthcare policy events in any given calendar year ‒ and 2015 will be no exception. Here’s a short list of some that are pending and noteworthy ‒ with a few predictions.View this article


  • Historic Events to Continue as We Head into 2015

    2014 Recap & Message from the PresidentView this article


  • CUA Member, Dr. Peter Bretan recieves prestigous AMA Award

    California Surgeon Recognized for his Tireless Charitable Work and Public ServiceView this article


  • CUA Report Fall / Winter 2014 Issue

    Newest IssueView this article


  • California Radiologic License Renewal Credits Available in Maui at WSAUA

    Earn CEU and CME at no extra chargeView this article


  • Monterey Herald Op Ed: Health exchanges lack transparency

    By Dr. David S. Benjamin, CUA President - SB 1052 requires health plans to provide links to formularies for non-enrollees and requires that plans use a standard template to display their formularies...View this article


  • Are you ready for the new prescription drug prior authorization form required on October 1?

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  • Threat Awareness Program set for Maui Meeting

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  • No on Prop 46 – get engaged!

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  • Proposition 45 – The “Other” Trial Lawyer Proposition Puts a State Politician in Charge of Your Patients’ Health Care

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  • Committee on Legislation Report

    Full text of 2013 report from Demetrios N. Simopoulos, MD, ChairmanView this article


  • CUA Report – Spring / Summer 2014

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  • A Major Victory for California Urology – SB 1215 Defeated

    A fascinating legislative journey underscores the power of organized urology but there will be many more fights to come.View this article


  • CMA Legislative Leadership Conference

    Join CUA on Aprill 22 in SacramentoView this article


  • CUA leads opposition against urology in-office imaging attack

    SB 1215 would eliminate In-office Ancillary Services Exception (IOASE) for Urology Imaging in CaliforniaView this article


  • OC Register article underscores CUA effort

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  • CUA endorses Dr. Vito for State Senate 26th district seat

    Help Dr. Vito to help stop MICRA attacks - make a donation NOW.View this article


  • CUA Past-President to run for State Senate

    On Tuesday, Democrat Vito Imbasciani, a state surgeon for the California Army National Guard, became the first person to announce his candidacy for Lieu’s 26th Senate District seat.View this article


  • CUA Report – Fall/Winter 2013 Issue

    Download available now.View this article


  • CUA joins with Californians Allied for Patient Protection

    Ballot Measure Filed to Change MICRA is Bad for Patients and ProvidersView this article


  • OPPOSE H.R. 2914

    The “Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013” (PIMA)View this article


  • Trial Lawyers’ Ballot Measure to Make it Easier to File Meritless Health Care Lawsuits

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  • Spring / Summer 2013 CUA Report

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  • CUA urges Congress to Eliminate IPAB

    Joins with 500 other organizations in voicing concernView this article


  • Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us

    Article by author Steven Brill published in Time MagazineView this article


  • In Memoriam, Ronald F. Gilbert, MD

    CUA President eulogizes Dr. Ron Gilbert at SDUS meeting.View this article


  • 2012 Young Leadership Circle

    Ja-Hong Kim, M.D. awarded scholarship to attend Joint Advocacy ConferenceView this article


  • CUA Update Meeting

    Sunday, May 5 in San DiegoView this article


  • Los Cerritos News publishes CUA Position

    Fiscal Cliff Threaten California Patient Care Los Cerritos NewsView this article


  • Eugene Y. Rhee, MD, MBA, Named 2013-2014 Gallagher Health Policy Scholar

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  • CUA Position Statement on Reform of Medicare Part D

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  • CUA Provides Critical Expert Testimony on Proton Beam Therapy for Prostate Cancer

    CTAF Meeting, Oct. 17, 2012View this article


  • CUA Rapid Response Team Effective on the Use of Mesh in Pelvic Surgery

    Disapproval of CMA Resolution 105-12View this article


  • CUA Radiology course offered for license renewal

    Earn required CEU in HawaiiView this article


  • L.A. Radio Station seeks CUA input for PSA testing controversy

    Dr. Jeffrey Kaufman is interviewed on the new task force PSA rec. (archived audio from 5-22-12 broadcast on radio 89.3 KPCC) Producer, "AirTalk with Larry Mantle"View this article


  • 2012 Annual Meeting

    All Urologists invited to attend CUA meeting in Hawaii during the Western Section AUA meeting, October 8, 2012.View this article


  • December 2011 CUA Report

    December 2011 issue of the CUA ReportView this article


  • Weigh-In on Cancer Screening Recommendation

    PSA Testing Saves Lives - Oppose USPSTF Recommendation (Pre-Written Letter to Elected Officials)View this article


  • Special Bulletin: Avoid Medicare Claim Denials

    By Arthur Lurvey, MD, Medicare Contractor Medical Director, Palmetto GBA Jurisdiction 1View this article


  • CUA’s Letter to Congress

    CUA signs on letter to Congress urging repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPABView this article


  • Special Bulletin: J1 Part B Claims Reprocessing

    Questions and Answers for Providers by Jeffrey Kaufman, MD, FACS CUA Representative, Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee.View this article


  • Special Bulletin: Updates from California’s Medicare Carrier

    Six Updates & Tips You Need to Know From California's Medicare Carrier Palmetto GBAView this article


  • Frontlines Briefing

    CUA 4.5 Frontline Briefing: Here is what you missedView this article


  • January 2011 CUA Report

    January 2011 issue of the "CUA Report"View this article


  • Health Policy Committee Report

    Health Policy Committee Report (do not miss this!!)View this article


  • Health Policy Survey

    Health Policy Survey - 2010 (Lots of good comments!!)View this article


  • April 2011 CUA Report

    April 2010 issue of the "CUA Report"View this article


  • New Disclosure Regulation

    New Disclosure Regulation effective June 27 - Medical Board of CA.View this article


  • What You Need to Know About A CERT Claim Audit

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  • NEW enrollment in Medicare or RE-ENROLLMENT Toolkit

    April, 2009 ReleaseView this article


  • Action Alert

    Bills Eroding Corporate Bar Pass Key CommitteeView this article