BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #171
Rethinking Healthcare Administration & Policy
with Dr. Mara Holton and Dr. Josh Langston
In this episode of Back Table Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Joshua Langston, and Dr. Mara Holton from the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) share insights on the financial and administrative complexities that urologists face.
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Mara Holton
Dr. Mara Holton is a urologist at Anne Arundel Urology in Annapolis, Maryland.
Dr. Josh Langston
Dr. Joshua Langston is a urologist and the managing partner and CEO at Urology of Virginia in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Dr. Aditya Bagrodia
Dr. Aditya Bagrodia is an associate professor of urology and genitourinary oncology team leader at UC San Diego Health in California and adjunct professor of urology at UT Southwestern.
Synopsis
The doctors delve into the increasing costs of healthcare, the challenges posed by regulatory requirements, and the significance of physician leadership in influencing healthcare delivery. The discussion also highlights the importance of advocacy, the evolving role of physicians in business and policy, and actionable steps doctors can take to ensure their voices are heard. Finally, the doctors address the growing trend of hospital employment among physicians and its impact on rural healthcare access.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
06:41 - Complexities and Costs in Healthcare
11:48 - The Role of Physicians in Healthcare Leadership
17:21 - The Shift Towards Hospital Employment
27:35 - Economic Pressures on Physicians and Patients
30:09 - Cost Discrepancies in Medical Procedures
38:16 - Burnout and Workforce Challenges
49:26 - Advocacy and Call to Action
Resources
Fellow
https://www.meetfellow.com/
BackTable URO Ep. 82- Advocacy Basics for the Urologist: From Your Clinic to Capitol Hill with Dr. Ruchika Talwar
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hcLrKuf5QU7TZCHSErs4Z?si=842c7985f44c4e04
BackTable URO Ep. 164: Urology Advocacy: From Passion to Policy with Dr. Seth Cohen, Dr. Michelle Leach, and Dr. Suzette Sutherland
https://open.spotify.com/episode/68pR7MxFIgQ1HJLy6xQHDX?si=36a93eedd6594770
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