September 2012

Urologists in Cancer Care presents summaries of ongoing research relating to a variety of urologic cancers.

Daniel R. Saltzstein, MD, describes steps Urology San Antonio has taken toward creation of a comprehensive urologic care practice, including establishment of a bone health clinic and an advanced prostate cancer clinic.

Novel formulations of specialty drugs have shifted the treatment of patients taking oncologic and biologic agents from infusion centers to the doctor's office.

As with most industries where outcome metrics are crucial for continued success, the government is wanting physicians to deliver care that is outcome- and evidence-based.

For those of us with administrative responsibilities in large urology groups, the dilemma is amplified by the fact that we are affected not only as providers of care but as employers.