The ongoing government shutdown has placed a strain on physician practices nationwide, and urology groups are no exception. From halted policy work at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to temporary disruptions in payments and coverage, the effects are being felt across both clinical operations and patient access. To better understand the day-to-day impact of the shutdown on urology practices, Urology Times® spoke with Scott B. Sellinger, MD, FACS, a urologist at Advanced Urology Institute in Florida and the current president of LUGPA. Sellinger discussed the immediate financial and operational challenges facing urologists, the loss of telehealth flexibility, and why bipartisan action remains urgent.
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