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 President, on Sat., 10/26/19, Anaheim, CA. The energy and vibe…
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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 Los Angeles on October 17. The documentary highlights the unbalanced…
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 State August 27, 2019. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST ACR 111, Kiley.…
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 with the Committee of Interns and Residents on pay and…
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 SB201 on April 1 asked Sen. Weiner to work out…
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 1996 to streamline the U.S. healthcare system. It also protects…
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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 Annual Advocacy Summit hosted by the AUA from March 4-6,…
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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 AUA Public Policy Council. Dr. Rhee has been very active…
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 guide. https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/27962/12-ways-to-be-a-physician-advocate Click link to view article
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 and Encouraging Direct Discounts to Patients CUA commends the Trump…
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