RIA: Urology Outpatient Procedures by Physician Associates and Nurse Practitioners
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
CE: .5 AAPA Category 1 CME
Research in Action (RIA): 25-minute research presentation, eligible for CME
A retrospective Medicare Part B claims study identified frequently performed outpatient urological procedures from 2014 through 2021. Urologists, PAs, and NPs were compared. Urologists claims decreased by 0.66%, while PA and NP claims increased by 109% and 156%, respectively. Urologists performed more procedures, yet the total declined by 15%, while PA/NPs increased by 130% and 162%, respectively. This analysis illustrates the broadening scope of practice for PAs and NPs in this specialty.
Authors: Robert E. McKenna Roderick S. Hooker, PhD, MBA
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Describe evolving roles of PA/NPs as proceduralists within urology outpatient settings, based on an analysis of Medicare data from 2014-2021
Describe urology workforce dynamics trends and the implications for PAs concerning task shifting and growing demand for ambulatory urological care
Compare and contrast outpatient urological procedures frequently performed by urologists, PAs/NPS, using study data to illustrate variations in practice patterns
