Program areas at AUA
Governance, advocacy, and policy: the aua works on behalf of aua members and their patients to ensure critical interests are promoted to lawmakers on capitol hill and federal officials in government agencies. Activities are dedicated to improving the practice of urology and Urological health. In 2023, major accomplishments included holding the 6th annual urology advocacy summit that brought together approximately 300 urologists, advanced practice providers, researchers, and patient advocates for over 150 face to face meetings with members of congress and their staff, successfully securing new and protecting the value of existing cpt (current procedural terminology) codes for physician payment and reimbursement (including codes for reimbursement for telemedicine), and securing a new technology platform to manage contracts and other legal matters.
Annual meeting: annually, the aua holds a conference focusing on cutting-edge science and groundbreaking research related to urologic medicine. Attracting more than 16,000 research scientists and medical professionals related to the fields of urology and clinical care, the meeting is focused on educational sessions about advancements in urologic research and is vital to the advancement in skills and knowledge of attendees. For 2023, the aua was successfully held in chicago, Illinois, as an in-person meeting with a virtual component which expanded the reach of the educational content presented in the building through streamed presentations of key content. The meeting included plenary presentations, industry clinical updates showcasing advancements and innovations in laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical products, and diagnostic tools, instructional courses, and abstract presentations.
Membership: the aua is a global membership organization with more than 25,000 members from over 100 countries worldwide. Through its leadership, the aua unites the global urologic community to advance urologic patient care around through world through education, research, and the formulation of health care policy. Aua members span the urologic care team, and the geographic breadth of aua's membership fosters strong relationships and an exchange of knowledge between urology professionals around the world. In 2023, the aua welcomed more than 3,375 new members setting a new-member record for the organization.