Introducing the Urology Defense Fund
A Strategic Advocacy and Operations Initiative of the American Association of Clinical Urology (AACU)
The policy environment surrounding urology is becoming more complex, more compressed, and more consequential. Reimbursement pressure, scope expansion, and regulatory changes are no longer isolated developments. They are interconnected forces that move quickly and often take shape before they are fully visible.
After Hours Event
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 8:00 pm (ET)
Executive Director
Interstitial Cystitis Association
In this presentation, Dr. Laura Santurri, Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) Executive Director, will introduce the ICA and explain how the organization supports urologists by equipping patients with trusted education, practical resources, and a strong community, helping them engage in care and adhere to management plans.
Dr. Santurri will highlight the ICA’s work in advocacy, education, and community-building, and share ways the organization can complement clinical practice by improving patient understanding, reducing misinformation, and strengthening the patient–provider partnership.
Bring your questions and be part of this important conversation. Participation is FREE, but registration is required!
Advocacy Priorities
Graduate Medical Education and Physician Workforce Shortage
Ensuring a Well-Trained Physician Workforce. Increase Federally Funded Physician Training Programs Request Urologists urge Congress to acknowledge...
Prostate Cancer Screening and Awareness
Eliminating Misdiagnosis and Reducing Wasteful Medicare Spending Every 20 minutes an American man dies from prostate cancer. The American Cancer...
The AACU is dedicated to developing and advancing health policy education as it affects urologic practice in order to preserve and promote the professional autonomy of its members and support the highest quality of care for patients.
State Advocacy
Workforce — Scope of Practice
Allowing practitioners to perform procedures they simply aren’t trained to do can only lead to unpredictable outcomes, higher costs and greater...
Uniform Prior Authorization for Prescriptions and Health Services
In an effort to contain health care costs, most health insurers require a physician to obtain "prior authorization" before prescribing certain...
Prostate Cancer Awareness & Assessment
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men, and about one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his...