Latest AACU News
The Silent Epidemic: AACU and Man vs Prostate Call for a National Pivot Toward Bladder Health
The American Association of Clinical Urology (AACU), in a strategic partnership with Wayne Kuang, MD, and the Man vs Prostate initiative, is calling for immediate national action to address what we have termed the "silent epidemic" of male bladder health. Although the...
AACU Supports the Legislative Spirt of the Break Up Medicine Act
For much of the past decade, the structure of the healthcare marketplace has shifted toward increasing vertical integration. Insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, provider groups, and supply chain entities have become more closely aligned under common ownership...
AACU Supports H.R. 7602 which Seeks to Establish an Office of Men’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services
The American Association of Clinical Urology (AACU) publicly supports H.R. 7602 titled “State of Men’s Health Act” sponsored by Representative Troy Carter, (D-LA) and Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC).
John Lam, MD, Outlines Key Policy Priorities to Streamline Prior Authorization in Urology
Prior authorization delays care, increases administrative burden, and contributes to physician burnout, affecting patient outcomes and practice efficiency. To better understand the policy landscape and the potential reforms that could help streamline this process,...
AACU Publicly Supports Maine LD 107 Titled “An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing.”
AACU is in strong support of legislation that supports increased utilization of biomarker testing. VIEW THE LETTER
AACU Supports Bills on Health Insurance Coverage Requirements for Prostate Cancer Screenings
AACU publicly supports Virginia HB2097 titled “Health insurance; coverage requirements for prostate cancer screenings.” VIEW THE LETTER AACU publicly supports Virginia SB 1314 titled “Health insurance; coverage requirements for prostate cancer screenings.” VIEW THE...
AACU Joins Stakeholder Letter Calling for Reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The American Association of Clinical Urology, Inc (AACU) signed on to a letter sent to the Democratic and Republican leadership in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate calling for the creation of a new site-of-service for office-based interventional...
AACU Comments on the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
AACU Comments on CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
AACU Legislative Blog
Are you taking a vacation or time off this summer? We hope so! While staying apprised of the latest news in our field is hugely important, making time to relax and unwind is essential. As our webinar program takes a summer break, we’ll share our interview with Chris...