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"If you tapped into your emergency fund for any reason this year, it is important to make sure the account is replenished," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

"If the documentation supported the use of modifier –22, it should be appended," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"Remember that whether or not it's your first time down the aisle, marriage is a celebration. Don't let all the financial and administrative details that go along with your special day spoil it," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

"When determining which code you should use, you must consider your Medicare carrier’s published rules and commercial payer processing policies," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"Generative AI technologies may play a valuable role in providing prompt, accurate responses to routine patient questions––potentially alleviating patients' concerns while freeing up clinic time and resources to address other complex tasks," says Michael Scott, MD.

"Donor-advised funds are a fast-growing charitable giving vehicle in the US because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

"Early-career physicians should ask themselves whether they really need to purchase a home right away or whether they would be better served renting for a few years," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

"If we don't take the time to speak to trainees, an already vulnerable population, we're missing an opportunity to help them early," says Andrew M. Harris, MD.

"The CF for 2025 is proposed to decrease to $32.36 from $33.29 in 2024. This is a decrease of 2.80%," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are considered qualified health care professionals and are able by license to supervise diagnostic tests and interpret based upon state laws," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

“What our major contribution is, I think as urologists doing implementation science, is determining the important questions, which we are particularly well-suited to do because we're taking care of the patients,” says Danil V. Makarov, MD, MHS.

"Documentation must support the existence and treatment of a separate stone," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"Although there is a good chance that you will face allegations of medical negligence at some point in your career, it is unlikely that you will ever be found liable by a jury," writes Victoria L. Neikam, Esq.

"Based on your question, C9761 would not be appropriate for using the access sheath," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

Urology Times’ exclusive survey reveals urologists/advanced practice providers’ thoughts on reusable vs disposable cystoscopes.

The bill has a mass of legislative supporters – at least 41 senators and 127 representatives, along with more than 370 organizations representing patients, physicians, hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans.

"As the markets continue to push record highs, staying disciplined in your investment strategy, removing emotion from your decision-making, and sticking to an appropriate investment allocation will be vital to navigating market swings," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

"Ultimately, it is best to report CPT 50548 (only) for the performance of a typical laparoscopic nephroureterectomy," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"Although the Medicare physician fee schedule, which is typically the primary focus of many of our discussions, is what is used to determine physician payment for a service, payment for an ASC is governed by separate rules," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

The request comes amid growing concerns about the rule’s implications for businesses and employees nationwide.

Some Ascension hospitals continue to divert ambulances to other facilities for emergency treatment, but some of the system’s hospitals are accepting all patients.

Urologist Alex Shteynshlyuger, MD, and others have argued that insurance companies should compensate physicians and their staff for the time spent compiling patient records for payers to review before authorizing treatments.

"In general, risk is related to return: the higher the risk, the higher the potential return; the lower the risk, the lower the potential return," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.

In the world of health care, factors such as remote care, complex IT environments, and connected health care devices are creating new avenues for cybercriminals to target.

"We felt that it was important to again address this topic because we have received numerous questions regarding the correct use of this code and we have had some experience using the code now that it is active and been able to observe some of the initial payment processing by the payer," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"There are opportunities for doctors to become more productive, to see more patients, and to avoid the erosion of their incomes," writes Neil Baum, MD.

"To answer this question, one must know what is and is not included in the global payment for the UDS, and the definition and instructions for appropriate use of modifier 25," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"At a time when patients are increasingly concerned about prescription drugs, this information will provide a useful starting point for making essential medications as affordable as possible," says Ruchika Talwar, MD.

"Use code 51702 for the routine insertion of an indwelling bladder catheter, such as a Foley," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.

"At age 73, you must start taking distributions from the account in the form of required minimum distributions (RMDs), which are typically taxable. This means you must include the RMD in your income and pay income tax on the distributed amount," writes Jeff Witz, CFP.