Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the premier educational conference devoted to urology business management as part of the 2008 AUA Annual Meeting. AUA members, PMN subscribers and UAA members are all entitled to register for the conference plus the Annual Meeting at one low price.

Featured 2008 Speakers
Rosemarie Nelson – Renowned MGMA consultant and our highest rated speaker for 2007 returns this year for another round of fast-paced education on EHR

Linda Edgecombe – Award winning humorous, motivational speaker provides lessons to energize work and life with her talk "Shift Happens."

Conference Location
Orange County Convention Center Room W209
Orlando, FL

Please book early and secure a hotel room. Shuttle service on Friday morning is limited, servicing only the Doubletree Castle, Extended Stay Convention Center, Hampton Inn Convention Center, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hyatt Place, La Quinta Universal, Residence Inn Convention Center and Springhill Suites Convention Center.

Statement of Need
Course material was selected for this conference based on input from urology managers, comments on previous course evaluations and advice from the Practice Management Committee and the UAA Executive Committee. By possessing knowledge of excellent practice management techniques, urologists and their staff can manage their practices more effectively, which will allow them to spend less time on administrative processes and more time on direct patient care.

Learning Objectives
The 2008 Urology Practice Management Conference will allow participants to cite the importance to their practices of major initiatives that are expected to affect the delivery of urology services in the immediate future. These initiatives are:
1. utilization of electronic record keeping systems
2. improving the management teamwork between physicians and managers
3. expanded services improving patient service while enhancing the practice profitability

In addition, participants will identify various management techniques used by their peers that can help improve their own practice management effectiveness.

Accreditation Statement
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AUA takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

The granting of credit hours for members of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) is based on a review of the program description submitted by the sponsoring organization and is intended to verify the content relevance and number of instructional contact hours only. ACMPE acknowledges this organization to be a bona fide sponsor of continuing education programs, wholly responsible for the delivery, quality and outcomes of this program.

Credit Designation
The American Urological Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AUA must insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its activities.

All faculty members participating in an educational activity sponsored by the AUA are required disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationship with any commercial interest to the provider. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent faculty with relevant financial relationships from serving as faculty, but rather to provide members of the audience with information on which they can make their own judgments. The program planners must resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. It remains for the audience to determine if the faculty’s relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion. When unlabeled or unapproved uses are discussed, these are also indicated.

Special Assistance
Please let AUA staff know if you are disabled and need assistance at least 10 days prior to the course. We want to help. Call 410-689-3924.

*This year, we are featuring special breakout courses for new managers or experienced managers new to urology practice. Experienced urology management experts will provide guidance on practice management essentials and business issues unique to urology.

Register with your 2008 Annual Meeting Registration.