T hE T Exas U rologisT
A Publication of the Texas Urological Society Spring 2008
Calendar President’s Message
Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD
of Events As we enter the new year, the practice of Urology in
Mark Your Texas has once again survived the annual threat of
Calendar! Medicare reimbursement cuts and sidestepped attempts
to limit the use of imaging in our offices. We can only
May 17 – 22, 2008
breathe a sigh of relief for a short time as the former
AUA Annual Meeting
issue will be back around in 6 months. This does give
Orlando, Florida
some time to put forth a concerted effort to educate
legislators on the need for a permanent fix to the
Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD
June 12 – 15, 2008 sustainable growth rate (SGR) issue for Medicare.
TUs annual Meeting
Unfortunately, our gains may have to come at the expense of other health care
Marriott CasaMagna hotel
entities (hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) since the fund is limited. This means
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
that all of us need to support our lobbying efforts (TEXPAC, UROPAC, others) as
For more details, go to we fight to preserve and improve the health care delivery to our seniors. If you
www.texasurologist.com don’t already belong, please take a moment to check out the following websites
Bring Your office! and consider a contribution (http://uropac.org/about and http://www.texpac.
Your Physician Assistants and org/default.htm). If you’re like me, you never really cared much for politics
Office Staff can get some great and would prefer to just practice medicine – but without your voice, those who
education as well as fabulous shape your future through legislation in the state and nationally could leave us
networking experience. A
underfunded and overregulated.
reduced rate for Allied Health
Professionals allows them to
participate in all activities for Each year the executive committee of the Texas Urological Society works to
a fraction of the cost. identify the issues important to Texas Urologists and their patients. The strategic
Register Today! planning session held under the direction of Dr. Juan Reyna in 2004 identified
several areas that needed attention: The membership subgroup recommended
September 18 – 21, 2008 a concerted approach to increasing membership including making it easier to
AUA South Central Section renew and pay dues.
Annual Meeting
San Diego, California This will be addressed through an upgrade to our web site end encouragement
of our existing members to recruit their partners and Urologist friends to the
organization. In addition, we are considering the addition of a new category of
membership – Allied Health Professions Membership – that will include PA’s,
Nurse Practitioners and other ancillary personnel who may benefit from the
efforts of the TUS. The Legislative Advocacy subgroup also recommended a more
robust web site that would include an area where members could report reim-
bursement and other practice issues that require TUS intervention or assistance.
Again, the improvements to the web site will help us to become more responsive
to member needs.
This year’s annual meeting and CME event will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
and promises to be one of the best educational programs ever. Several nationally
401 West 15th St. renowned speakers have been confirmed for a top notch educational program.
Austin, Texas 78701 Beyond that, this incredible venue will allow you to learn, relax and escape for a
Phone (512) 370-1513 while. I hope you will be able to bring your family and join us in June.
Fax (512) 370-1626
www.texasurologist.org
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Update
TUs 2008 aNNUal MEETiNg sChEDUlE
Mark your calendar now! Thursday, June 12, 2008
4:00 – 6:30pm Registration open
June 12-15, 2008 6:00 – 7:30pm Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
7:30 – 8:30pm Ethics Speaker: Kidney for Sale by Owner: Using the Free-Market
to Increase Access to Organ Transplantation, Mark J. Cherry, PhD
Friday, June 13, 2008
7:30 – 8:00am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00 – 8:05am Welcome from TUS 2007-2008 President, Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD
8:05 – 9:05am Practical Evaluation and Medical Management of Nephrolithiasis
Glenn M. Preminger, MD
9:05 – 10:05am Advances in Surgical Stone Management, Margaret S. Pearle, MD
10:05 - 10:30am BREAK in Exhibit Hall
Marriott CasaMagna Hotel 10:30 – 11:30am Review Current Algorithm for Hypospadias Repair
Warren Snodgrass, MD
Marriott CasaMagna 11:30 – 12:30pm Current Treatment Options for Common Urological Disorders
Puerto Vallarta Hotel Edmond T. Gonzalez, MD
Av. Paseo de la Marina No. 5
12:30pm CME Adjourns for the Day
Marina Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48354 Mexico 12:30 – 1:30pm Buffet Lunch for physicians, exhibitors and guests
Phone: (011 52 322) 22600 86 1:30pm Afternoon on your own
website: http://cwp.marriott.com/
pvrmx/tusam saturday, June 14, 2008
7:00am – 1:00pm Golf Tournament – Vista Vallarta Club de Golf
$130 - Room
(single or double occupancy) 1:30 – 2:00pm BREAK in Exhibit Hall
The above rate does not include the 2:00 – 2:05pm Welcome from TUS 2007-2008 President, Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD
occupancy tax. Hotel occupancy tax is 2:05 - 3:05pm Management of Localized Renal Tumors, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, MD
currently 17%. 3:05 – 4:05pm Surgical and Medical Management of Advanced Renal Cortical Tumors
Surena F. Matin, MD, FACS
A copy of your passport and immigra- 4:05 - 4:35pm BREAK in Exhibit Hall
tion form (the form you will fill out on 4:35 – 5:35pm A Contemporary Review of Peyronie’s Disease – What Makes Sense?
the airplane) is required upon check-in.
Laurence A. Levine, MD, FACS
By providing these documents, which
will be copied and returned to you 5:35 - 6:05pm Training, Education and Maintenance of Certification: Expanding the
immediately, you will receive a 15% Role of the AUA Office of Education, Glenn M. Preminger, MD
reimbursement on your room tax. 6:05pm CME Adjourns for the Evening
7:00 – 7:30pm Reception preceding Presidents’ Dinner
Check-in: 4 pm 7:30 – 9:00pm President’s Dinner
Check-out: Noon
Hotel reserVation sunday, June 15, 2008
deadline is 7:00 – 7:30am Continental Breakfast
Monday, May 12, 2008. 7:30 – 8:00am TUS Business Meeting
8:00 – 9:00am Update on Medical Management of LUTS in Men
Please identify yourself as an attendee
of the TUS Annual Meeting when making Claus G. Roehrborn, MD
your reservation. Reservations must be 9:00 – 10:00am The Use of Lasers for BPH, Claus G. Roehrborn, MD
made by May 12th to guarantee room 10:00 – 10:15am BREAK
rates and availability. Rooms must 10:15 – 11:15am Internal Medicine Review, R. Scott Ream, MD
be guaranteed with a credit card at 11:15 – 11:25am Closing Remarks, Carl L. Britton, MD, TUS 2008-2009 President
the time your reservation is made. 11:30am – 12:30pm Farewell Luncheon
Reservations not cancelled 7 days prior 12:30pm Meeting Adjourns
to check in date will incur room and
tax charges that will be billed to the Note: Presentation times and titles are subject to change.
credit card on file.
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legislative Committee
Update
south Central section of
report the american Urological
William A. Elfarr, MD, Chair
association report
The Texas legislature is not in session this year, so things remain Arthur S. Centeno, MD, Representative
relatively quiet at the state level. The challenge from pathol-
ogy was defeated last year. Medicaid reimbursement has been In attending the AUA South Central Section meeting, held
increased this year. It appears there will be a challenge to the at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs September
Texas tort reform in federal court. The Ron Springs (former 5-9, 2007, the program included a balance of Basic Science
Dallas Cowboy) high profile lawsuit in Dallas involves a federal
Research and clinically relevant presentations such as
court challenge to the $250,000 cap.
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and gadolinium administra-
At the federal level, CMS has decided not to reimburse for tion for MRI, Herbal Testosterone Replacement Supplements,
pathology using the pod lab model. There are continuing Saturation Biopsy and a new technique utilizing a Dartos
challenges to physician owned imaging modalities. These pouch to pex testis that presented with torsion.
include movements to restrict reimbursement and ownership.
These are being pushed by the radiology lobby and affect CT and A lively debate concerning Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
ultrasound. Regarding the radiology challenge, there is a very vs. Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy was also presented
informative article in the latest AUA health policy brief written and Dr. Arthur Sagalowsky gave an inspiring President’s
by Dr. Pat Fulgham. address entailed “The Urologist as a Person of Respect.”
Representatives from the American Association of Clinical
We have avoided a 10% cut in Medicare reimbursement with Urologists presented the current status of legislative
a last minute fix, AGAIN. Unfortunately, we must lobby each
challenges facing practicing Urologists. This included assaults
year for these fixes. Unlike previous years, the current fix is for
6 months only. We shall watch developments carefully and on Physician owned Radiologic equipment, Pathology
continue to support a permanent fix to the flawed SGR formula. services and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. All members were
Hope to see everyone in June! urged to get involved and establish a relationship with their
local State Representatives and Senators. We were also urged
to contribute to UROPAC.
Code Claims There are also several National initiatives that we need
Include the National Drug Code on
to be aware of. One is an initiative by for profit Review
Medicaid Claims Organizations that check accuracy of billing based on Data
HHSC and TMHP have contacted TMA regarding a very high Points. Already being utilized in California, MDs are being
number of denials on physician claims for physician-adminis- fined for inaccurate billing. Pay for Performance continues to
tered drugs. Effective Jan. 1, 2008 physicians were required to progress forward, while an International Urologic Committee
include on their claims the drug's corresponding National Drug
is being formed to help determine form and function. The
Code (NDC). Though TMA has included information about the
change in their bi-monthly newsletter, on their website, and in AUA has a Judicial and Ethics committee which exists to help
their communities of practice, physicians are not making the us fight unethical hired guns, and anyone aware of unethical
necessary change. 69% of the claims have denied since Jan. 1, behavior is urged to report this to the national committee
totaling $2.5 million.
In conclusion, Dr. William Steers has been named editor
The NDC code was required by the federal Deficit Reduction Act. of The Journal of Urology. The secretary position of the
The requirement applies to all Medicaid fee-for-service, PCCM, journal is open with the passing of Dr. Segura. Please let me
and CSHCN claims for physician-administered, outpatient drugs.
know if there is anyone you recommend to fill this position.
For more information, call the TMHP Contact Center at Also, the AUA Foundation is being reformatted and the SCS
1-800-925-9126 or the TMHP-CSHCN Services Program Contact will support the new Foundation once the final form has
Center at 1-800-568-2413. been approved.
Additional information is also located on the TMA website at Look forward to seeing everyone in Puerto Vallarta.
http://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=6482
Note: All articles in The Texas Urologist Update that mention TUS’ stand on legislation are defined as legislative advertising according to the Texas Gov’t Code Ann. Statute 305.027.
The law requires disclosure of the name and address of the person who contracts with the printer to publish the legislative advertising: Jennifer M. Donaldson, CMP, Executive Director,
TUS, 401 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
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Update
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Update
Thank You!
Texas Urological Society
would like to thank the
following 2007 Annual
Meeting Exhibitors:
Platinum level Exhibitors
Astellas Pharma US
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
gold level Exhibitors
Neuisys
ProPath Laboratory, Inc.
silver level Exhibitors
Galil Medical
Qualigen
TAP Pharmaceuticals
Bronze level Exhibitors
American Medical Systems
AmeriPath, Inc.
Astra Tech, Inc.
Augusta Medical Systems
B-K Medical Systems, Inc.
Endocare, Inc.
ForTec Medical, Inc.
GE Ultrasound
HealthTronics
Lakewood Pathology Associates
Liebel Flarsheim
Medtronic
Neely, Craig & Walton, LLP
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Novasys Medical, Inc.
Olympus Surgical America
PDLabs
PriCara, Unit of Ortho McNeil
Sage Software
Trimedyne, Inc.
Urologix, Inc.
USMD, Inc.
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New Member listing TUs Members in leadership roles
Update
(as of January 13, 2008)
American Urological PGC – Treatment of Texas Medical Association
Association Prostate Cancer Panel Board of Councilors
Active Members Dipen J. Parekh, MD
Coding and Reimbursement Carlos P. De Juana, MD
Brett William Baker, MD Committee George S. Hoffman, MD
Carlos E. Bermejo, MD Practice Guidelines
David Harris Ewalt, MD (Secretary)
Committee (PGC)
Brian A. Bradley, MD Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD
Jorge R. Brothers, MD Health Policy Council TMA Board of Trustees Paul
Pat Fox Fulgham, MD B. Handel, MD
Christopher Hijun Chon, MD Quality Improvement &
(Member At-Large)
Melody A. Denson, MD JU Editorial Board Patient Safety Committee
Arthur I. Sagalowsky, MD Robert A. Dowling, MD TMA Delegation
Robert B. Dickinson, MD
Gregory A. Edwards, MD to the AMA
Judicial & Ethics Committee Research Council
Paul B. Handel, MD
Ricardo R. Gonzalez, MD Michael M. Warren, MD Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD
Allan L. Haynes, Jr., MD County Medical
Nominating Committee Residents Committee
Mohit Khera, MD Justin M. Green, MD Societies
Alternates
José Luis Maymi, MD Michael M. Warren, MD Denton Vice President
Dan Gamble McBride, MD Update Series Advisory Dan G. McBride, MD
PGC – AUA EAU Ureteral Committee
Erin Kathleen McCormick, MD Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD El Paso President-Elect
Stones Panel
Dipen J. Parekh, MD Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD David O. Taber, MD
Belur J. Patel, MD Urologic Diagnostic and
Andrew C. Roberts, MD PGC – BPH Panel Therapeutic Imaging Victoria-Goliad-Jackson
Claus G. Roehrborn, MD Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, MD Secretary
Koushik K. Shaw, MD Pat Fox Fulgham, MD Frederick M. Fry, MD
Stylianos Sideris, MD PGC – Male Infertility Update
Thomas Gillispie Smith, III, MD Panel Young Urologists American Medical
David R. Talley, MD Larry I. Lipshultz, MD Committee Association
Steven A. Johnson, MD TMA Delegation
Keith A. Waguespack, MD PGC – Stress Urinary Incont. to the AMA
David M. Wilhelm, MD Update Panel Paul B. Handel, MD
Rodney A. Appell, MD (Delegate)
Associate Members:
Elisa K. Brantly, MD
John M. Drake, MD
Vitaly Margulis, MD
Texas Urological society
Ryan K. Miyamoto, MD 2007-2008 Councils/Committees
Bahram R. Oliai, MD
Nathaniel M. Polnaszek, MD
Penner T. Schraudenbach, MD Education Committee Newsletter Committee Medicare Carrier Advisory
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, MD Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD Committee
(Chair) (Chair) Rufus Green, MD (Delegate)
Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD Margaret S. Pearle, MD Pat F. Fulgham, MD
Arthur S. Centeno, MD Sean Womack, MD (Alternate Delegate)
Arthur I. Sagalowsky, MD
www.texasurologist.org
www.texasurologist.org Joseph N. Corriere, MD Nominations Committee Representative to AUA
Pat F. Fulgham, MD William A. Elfarr, MD (Chair) South Central Section
Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD Arthur S. Centeno, MD
Membership Committee Carl L. Britton, MD
TUs online Michael K. Floyd, MD Representative to TMA
Go online to the TUS website (Chair) Legislative/Socioeconomic Interspecialty Society
at www.texasurologist.org Brian Williams, MD Committee Committee/House of
for the most up-to-date Jeffrey C. Applewhite, MD William A. Elfarr, MD (Chair) Delegates
information about the Society. Pat F. Fulgham, MD Michael K. Floyd, MD
Donald P. Griffith, MD (Delegate)
Jan N. Ogletree, MD Rufus Green, MD
Michael M. Warren, MD (Alternate Delegate)
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Texas Urological society
Update
KUDos!
2007-2008 Executive Committee Member News: Dr. Rufus Green has
been selected as a “Distinguished
President representatives to TMa Graduate” of the University of
Joseph W. Basler, MD, PhD interspecialty society Texas at Dallas, and will be
Committee/ honored by UTD in March, 2008.
President-Elect house of Delegates Congratulations, Dr. Green!
Carl L. Britton, MD Michael K. Floyd, MD
secretary – Treasurer (Delegate)
Jeffrey N. Kocurek, MD Rufus Green, MD links of interest
(Alternate Delegate) Find an Urologist
Past President www.urologyhealth.org/find_urologist
William A. Elfarr, MD Education Committee
representative American Cancer Society
Members at large Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, MD (Chair) www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
Jeffrey C. Applewhite, MD
Erin T. Bird, MD representative to aUa American Urological Association
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, MD South Central Section www.auanet.org
Arthur S. Centeno, MD Arthur S. Centeno, MD
Texas Medical Association
Stephen Kraus, MD www.texmed.org
Steven W. Sukin, MD
Daniel C. Voglewede, MD Texas Cancer Data Center
Brian Williams, MD www.txcancer.org
Michael M. Warren, MD Physician Oncology Education Program
O. Lenaine Westney, MD www.texmed.org/has/prs/pop/default.asp
AACU Website
capwiz.com/aacu/home
Executive office
Need to Contact Us?
Jennifer M. Donaldson, CMP Welcome aboard! For general questions about the
Executive Director society, contact Executive Director,
Please welcome our new TUS
401 W. 15th Street Jennifer M. Donaaldson, CMP
Executive Director, Jennifer M.
Austin, TX 78701-1680 at (512) 370-1513 or email at
Donaldson, CMP. Jennifer recently
Phone: (512) 370-1513
moved to Austin from Chicago jennifer.donaldson@texmed.org
Fax: (512) 370-1635
where she worked for SmithBucklin
jennifer.donaldson@texmed.org For information about membership
Corporation, and the American
Claire Hogan Student Dental Association. or dues, contact Membership
Membership Coordinator Coordinator, Claire Hogan at
401 W. 15th Street While in Chicago, she managed a (512) 370-1513 or email at
Austin, TX 78701-1680 team of professionals and provided claire.hogan@texmed.org.
Phone: (512) 370-1513 services on conventions and trade
Fax: (512) 370-1635 shows from 10 – 15,000 attendees
claire.hogan@texmed.org while working closely with associa- Moving?
tion executives, board members and Changed your address or telephone
Mailing Address: committee volunteers to plan, imple-
401 W. 15th Street number? Please email your new
ment and grow successful association information to the Texas Urological
Austin, TX 78701-1680 events. Jennifer is originally from Society at claire.hogan@texmed.org
TUS Website Address: Cleveland, Ohio and looks forward
or FAX to (512) 370-1635.
http://www.texasurologist.org to serving you.
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M E M B E r s h i P a P P l i C aT i o N
Application for Membership Type: Active Corresponding
(Associate members must complete a separate application form)
(please print)
Full Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
(first) (middle) (last)
Firm Name/Institution ________________________________________ Spouse _______________________________________
Name of Spouse (if applicable) __________________________________ E-Mail Address ________________________________
Office Address ________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________
Home Address _______________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________
Preferred Mailing Address: Office Home Date and Place of Birth: _____________________________________________
Fax Numbers: Office __________________________________________ Home________________________________________
Medical Education
Medical School ___________________________________________________________________ Year Graduated_______________
Internship (place & dates) ______________________________________________________________________________________
Urology Residency (place & dates) _______________________________________________________________________________
Licensed to practice in Texas? (give date and license number) _________________________________________________________
Are you a permanent resident of Texas? Yes No
Certified by the American Board of Urology? Yes No Date : ________________
Are you a member of Texas Medical Association? Yes No
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Are you a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons? Yes No
Type of Practice
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Other (Specify)
If in Private Practice, are you in:
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Please list the hospitals where you have staff appointments:
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Signature _________________________________________________________________________ Date______________________
Texas Urological Society, 401 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701-1680 (512) 370-1513 Fax: (512) 370-1635
Texas Urological Society Registration Form
2008 Annual Meeting, June 12-15, 2008
Marriott CasaMagna Hotel • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Name
Name of Practice/Institution
Office Address
City State Zip
Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address
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Please note: tHe sPouse/guest naMe sHould only be CoMPleted if tHey Plan to attend tHe Meeting and/or soCial funCtions during tHe Meeting.
In case of emergency during the conference, please contact: Name
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Registration fees include the scientific program, refreshment breaks, continental breakfasts, Thursday Welcome Reception, two luncheons and the Saturday
dinner. If you plan to attend any sporting activities or spouse/guest tours, these events are NOT included in the registration fee and require additional fees.
# of PeoPle aMount due
TUS Member Physician _____ $ 350 per person $_________ Please return forM to:
Non-Member Physician _____ $ 450 per person $_________ Claire Hogan, exhibits Coordinator
texas urological society
Resident Physician _____ n/c $___n/c____
401 West 15th Street, Austin,Texas 78701-1680
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Allied Health Professional _____ $ 200 per person $_________ Email: claire.hogan@texmed.org
❏ Please check here if you DO NOT plan to attend any social functions.
Please indiCate tHe total nuMber of PeoPle attending tHe following sCientifiC and soCial funCtions:
tHursday, June 12 # of tiCkets total
Welcome Reception _____ @ included with registration $___n/c____ Make CHeCk Payable to:
friday, June 13
Texas Urological Society
Luncheon _____ @ included with registration $___n/c____
tus tax id: 74-2420918
saturday, June 14
Golf Tournament _____ @ $199 per person $_________ Handicap ____________________
Redeption and President’s Dinner _____ @ included with registration $___n/c____
sunday, June 15
Farewell Luncheon _____ @ included with registration $_________
PayMent by: ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ AMEX ❏ Discover ❏ Check #______ Amount $______
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❏ The Scientific program will be presented in English. If you wish to discuss translation options, please check here.
deadline for Hotel reserVations: May 12, 2008
DeADline FoR ConFeRenCe RegiSTRATion: JUne 2, 2008