WASHINGTON STATE UROLOGY SOCIETY
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Advocacy

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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The Washington State Urology Society actively engages in health advocacy for our members, our specialty, patients and communities we serve in support of our mission "to enhance the delivery and quality of urologic care through education and advocacy for our patients and physicians"

Access to quality and timely healthcare that is deemed medically necessary by the medical professionals providing the care to our urologic patients is at the core of our activities.

The WSUS is working with your local state representatives and senators along with the Washington State members of congress to address the following issues:

WSUS Advocacy Day  Thursday
​January 30, 2020

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Join us on January 30, 2020 for the 4th annual WSUS Legislative Day in our state capitol.
​This is a unique opportunity to meet your elected officials and learn first hand about the 2020 state legislation that is affecting your patients and urology practices across Washington State. 
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LOCATION:  Mercato Ristorante  (Lunch and Dinner meeting location)
111 Market St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
PARKING:  Free parking is available at the Farmers Market across the street from the restaurant.
TRANSPORTATION to STATE CAPITOL:
There is a Dash bus shuttle (FREE) running every 10 minutes to/from Capitol
TIME: 12:00-2:00
WSUS general advocacy meeting highlighting the legislative issues (affecting urology patients, practices and providers) at Mercado Ristorante
followed by afternoon appointments with elected officials.
2:00 - 5:00 WSUS Members meet with their district offices
​5:00 - 7:00  WSUS Board meeting open in to all members participating in district office appointments.
REGISTER:  Email our Executive Director, Debi Johnson, at djmgmt@gmail.com with your interest to participate







STATE 
STATE
  • Opiod epidemic
  • Prior authorization simplification
  • Balance billing
  • Requirement for providers to pay for interpretive services
  • Monitoring of Bree Collaborative issues concerning urology
  • Monitoring of Health Technology Assessment Committee for urology issues
  • Bio Similars
  • Continuity of Care (non-switching after open enrollment of patient benefits)
  • Preserving access to urologic related diagnostic and treatment options (ex. gene profiling for prostate cancer)
FEDERAL
  • USPSTF – change in its makeup and accountability
  • Uniform Prior Authorization
  • Preserve in-office ancillary exemption
  • GME/work force issues
  • Medical Liability Reform – Expert Witness Standards
  • Prostate Cancer Awareness and Assessment
  • Physician-Led Team-Based Care
Your Board at work for you and your patients
Your Executive Board actively volunteers and participates on key committees and meetings that have an impact on our specialty and the patients we serve such as:
  • American Association of Clinical Urologists (AACU) Annual Meeting 
  • AACU State Society Network
  • American Medical Association House of Delegates
  • ​American Urological Association (AUA) Census project
  • AUA Coding and Reimbursement Committee
  • AUA National Insurers Advisory Workgroup
  • AUA Regulatory Workgroup
  • AUA Urology Advocacy Summit
  • CMS Carrier Advisory Committee
  • Washington State Cancer Registry Advisory Group
  • Washington State Prostate Cancer Coalition
  • ​Western Section AUA (President)
  • ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Series​

Get Involved

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Find your legislator:  http://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder
  • Like their FaceBook page(s) to keep up to date with the latest activities of your elected officials
  • Go to their website and subscribe to your elected official's newsletter 
  • Attend a town hall featuring your elected official
  • When an issue is important to you that affects your practice and/or patients:
    • Join the WSUS for the Annual Urology Legislative Day and meet your elected officials in Olympia face-to-face.    Video to help with your preparation 
    • Write a letter
    • Send a fax
    • Pick up the phone and call

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  • Home
  • About
    • WSUSM
  • Events & Education
    • Podcasts
    • Strength and Conditioning Videos
    • Annual Meeting
    • Resident/Fellow Scholarship
    • Black Mens Health Week
    • ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
  • Advocacy
    • PCa Awareness Month
  • News
  • Resources
    • PALS Study
    • M-Power
  • Membership - Join/Renew
    • Join the WSUS
    • Annual Dues
    • Corporate Membership
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • Statement on Racism and Health Disparities