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Historic! CUA President, Peter Bretan, Jr. installed as CMA President
CONGRATULATIONS PETER ON YOUR TERM AS CMA PRESIDENT! CUA President, Dr. Peter Bretan, took the podium as newly installed CMA…
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RSVP for “Silent Killer” Documentary – Oct. 17
The CUA will be taking part in a panel discussion that will follow the ZERO Prostate “Silent Killer” documentary in…
Read MoreACR 111, Kiley – proclaims the month of September 2019 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in California
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 111 CHAPTER 135 Relative to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. [ Filed with Secretary of…
Read MoreResident doctors say UC Davis Health has agreed to bargain with their union
Article from the Sacramento Bee, May 1 By Alyssa Hodenfield | Cathie Anderson UC Davis Health has agreed to negotiate…
Read MoreGood news for coalition opposing SB201 (Intersex)
Faced with a broad coalition of pediatric and urological societies, plus powerful patient testimony and CUA/CMA opposition, the committee hearing…
Read MoreHow to Avoid HIPAA Violations on Social Media
How to Avoid HIPAA Violations on Social Media HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was passed in…
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CUA Synopsis: AUA Advocacy Summit Summary 2019
By CUA Secretary, Dr. John Lam By Dr. John Lam, CUA Secretary The following is a comprehensive summary of the…
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CUA Past-President to Lead AUA Public Policy Council
The CUA is proud to announce that Dr. Eugene Rhee, CUA past-president (2009-2013), has been appointed as chair of the…
Read MoreCMA: 12 ways to be a physician advocate
Article from the CMA Newswire. To help physicians improve advocacy efforts on behalf of patients, CMA has published this helpful…
Read MoreCUA supports proposed HHS rule for fixing drug rebates
Drug discounts should be benefitting beneficiaries—not drug industry middlemen. Trump Administration Proposes to Lower Drug Costs by Targeting Backdoor Rebates…
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The future of R&D is at risk because of #HR3. Congress must reject this proposal, so future treatment innovations are available to the patients who need them the most. @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats
CUA President, Dr. Peter Bretan, taking the podium as newly installed CMA President, on Sat., 10/26/19, Anaheim, CA. The energy and vibe was positively amazing!
"Physicians must lead the fight to take back our profession from administrators and bureaucrats." -- PB
CUA Annual Membership Meeting
Special presentation by CUA/CMA President, Dr. Peter Bretan
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 11:00 am
DeAnza Blrm, Portola Hotel, Monterey, CA
(held concurrently with the Western Section AUA)
All urologists and guests are invited to attend.
Docs Complain to Congress About Prior Authorization Hurdles https://shar.es/aXwqB6
Physicians say the costs of gaining prior authorization can be 'financially devastating' for small practices.
Misdiagnosis, rising out-of-pocket costs, and access to care in rural areas are just some of the challenges faced by Californians living with #rarediseases. Thanks to @CalRARE + #CARareDiseaseCaucus for raising awareness around these challenges.