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Reviews in Urology

Specialty Networks is an integrated, multi-specialty organization with GPOs, Life Sciences, and Research solutions in Urology, Gastroenterology, and Rheumatology. Specialty Networks solutions include population health management, patient engagement, clinical research, and workflow automation technologies to achieve Center of Excellence status in Standards of Care, Clinical Research, Practice Operations, and Value-based Care. Specialty Networks leverages the Power of its Network, represented by over 10,000 providers, to help independent physician practices, industry, wholesalers/distributors, payers, and policymakers improve patient outcomes.

Featured article of the week! Written by Michael J Shannon and Sandip Prasad, this article provides tips for Urologists who are integrating JELMYTO (Mitomycin) for Pyelocalyceal Solution into their practice, including: a breakdown of the current need for alternatives to surgical intervention, background information of mitomycin gel in the treatment of UTUC, and how to incorporate Mitomycin Gel into clinical practice.​
 
Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eQURSs-f ​ ​

Featured article of the week! Written by Specialty Networks members Caroline Branch, Daniel Canter, and Gautam Jayram; Management of Adverse Events From Checkpoint Inhibitors in Urologic Practice: Where Are We Today?​

Members of the urology community are becoming increasingly interested in being more active participants in urologic cancer care. Recent survey data from independent group urology meetings have suggested that 20% of large community-based urology groups are currently administering checkpoint inhibitor therapies in their practice, and up to 50% are interested in doing so in the near future.​

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJ5Qdvjd​

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Issue 2 of Reviews in Urology (RIU) is now LIVE! The issue will include insights on topics such as: ​
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- Urological health​
- Prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer​
- The business of urology​
- Health policy​
- Technology/AI innovations​
- Patient navigation ​
- News for advanced practice providers​
- Coding/reimbursement trends​
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In collaboration with Specialty Networks and LUGPA, this quarterly peer-reviewed publication is designed to review the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of urological conditions to help the busy, practicing urologist keep up to date with the rapidly evolving field of urology. ​
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View the publication here: https://lnkd.in/eqS_DGwM​
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Stay connected with RIU by downloading the mobile app:​
- App Store: https://lnkd.in/eXaPGGwD ​
- Google Play: https://lnkd.in/e4dAmRXZ

That's a wrap on an amazing, informative and fun-filled Specialty Networks National Urology Conference in the books! 

Conference sessions began yesterday, starting with a welcome session by SHAILENDRA SHARMA, CEO, Specialty Networks. Keynote Speaker Jason M. Hollar, CEO, Cardinal Health joined Shailendra for a fireside chat discussing questions submitted by Urology members and partners on the ongoing integration of Specialty Networks. 

Session topics covered in-office dispensing, legislation, clinical & business updates, advancements in uro-oncology, as well as six breakout sessions on bladder cancer, prostate artery embolization and the role of IR based procedures, kidney stones, ancillary revenue streams, billing & coding, and ASCO GU & radiation oncology updates. 

On behalf of the Specialty Networks team, THANK YOU to the 330+ members, industry partners and Specialty Networks staff for joining us in Tampa and bringing your game face to the Specialty Networks Olympics!

Congratulations to our Olympic Medalists!

Gold: Renal Titans (led by Sarah Kilberg)
Silver: Nephron Nationals (led by Christopher Carter)
Bronze: Bladder Brawlers (led by Christy Javers)

We look forward to the next national Urology conference, taking place September 19-21 in Phoenix. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejxGRhjY 

Stay tuned for additional recaps covering The Specialty Networks Olympics in our upcoming newsletter and here on social media.

Reviews in Urology sat down with Erika Ferrozzo, CEO, Idaho Urologic Institute, for an interview to discuss a session that Erika presented at the LUGPA Annual Meeting earlier this year titled “Expanding the Vision of IOD."

Our journal now offers articles in an audio format. You can click here to read or listen to the full interview:
https://lnkd.in/e9caDJSj

GSD is a lifestyle. What an honor to present Tiger Woods, the inspiration for the 'GSD - Way of Life', with the GSD Medallion. A full circle moment! 

Keep reading to learn the history of the GSD award.

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