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AUA Leadership and Business
Welcome to AUA's AWARD WINNING Leadership & Business Podcast where urologic professionals experience the practical application of business acumen essential to successfully navigating today's rapidly changing business environment! Whether you are starting your career, seeking career advancement or professional development, or looking to master the business challenges facing urology practices, the AUA Leadership & Business Podcast is your go-to podcast! 2025 WINNER! The AUA Leadership & Business…
Episodes
- AUA Leadership and Business
National Trends Shaping the Future of Urologic Care - Episode 112
National Trends Shaping the Future of Urologic Care Guest: Chad W. M. Ritenour, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD What's shaping the future of urologic care? Dr…
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Emerging Technology Spotlight: AI-Enabled Remote Uroflowmetry - 111
Emerging Technology Spotlight: AI-Enabled Remote Uroflowmetry Guest: Javier A. Castillo, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD What if uroflowmetry could move beyond the…
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Navigating the Shift from Academic Practice to Hospital Leadership - Episode 110
Navigating the Shift from Academic Practice to Hospital Leadership Guest: Edmund Sabanegh, MD, MBA Guest Host: Vineet Agrawal, MD What does it take to…
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Expert Witness Do's and Don'ts - Episode 109
Expert Witness Do's and Don'ts Guest: S. Jahue "Jake" Moore, Sr., Esq. Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA What should physicians know before agreeing to serve as an…
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AUA2026 Residents Forum Panel: Contract Negotiation - Episode 108
AUA2026 Residents Forum Panel: Contract Negotiation Moderator Loren Smith, MD Panelists Jyoti Chouhan, DO, Mara Holton, MD Jay Simhan, MD, FACS PharmD, MBA…
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A Career by Design: Lessons from an Executive Physician Leader - Episode 107
A Career by Design: Lessons from an Executive Physician Leader Guest: Betty Chu, MD, MBA Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA What does it take to intentionally build…
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Strategies for Use of Miscellaneous J Codes in Urology Practice - Episode 106
Strategies for the Use of Miscellaneous J Codes in Urology Practice - An AUA and Johnson & Johnson Collaboration Guest: Edna Maldonado, CPC, ASC-UR, ICD-10-CM…
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A Guide to Call Pay for the Urologist - Episode 105
A Guide to Call Pay for the Urologist Guest: Terrence Regan, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD Physician call pay is shaped by a complex mix of history, regulation…
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The Past is the Prelude to the Future - Episode 104
The Past is the Prelude to the Future Guest: William F. Gee, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS In this special milestone episode, Dr. Bill Gee…
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The Transformative Power of Coaching - Episode 103
Co-Host: Hans Arora, MD, PhD Co-Host: Phillip M. Pierorazio, MD Join Dr. Hans Arora and Dr. Phillip Pierorazio as they explore how coaching is reshaping…
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Surgical Coding and Documentation Guidelines - Episode 102
Surgical Coding and Documentation Guidelines Guest: Jonathan N. Rubenstein, MD Tune in for this special episode that highlights key surgical coding and…
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Use of Ambient Listening AI Scribes: Improved Wellness and Efficiency in the Outpatient Setting
Use of Ambient Listening AI Scribes: Improved Wellness and Efficiency in the Outpatient Setting Guest: Vikram M. Narayan, MD, FACS Host: Micheal Darson, MD…
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Leading with Focus: A Career Journey from Academic to Solo Practice - Episode 100
Leading with Focus: A Career Journey from Academic to Solo Practice Guest: Landon Trost, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS In this episode, Dr…
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Health Tech in Urology – Innovation in Action: Episode 99
Health Tech in Urology - Innovation in Action Guest: Jared Olafsson, MS Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA In this episode, Jared Olafsson, Business Operations…
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From Silos to Synergy - Uniting Physicians and Administrators: Episode 98
From Silos to Synergy - Uniting Physicians and Administrators Guest: Kirsten Anderson, CMPE, CPC, CASC Host: Micheal Darson, MD In this episode, Kirsten…
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Build, Lead, Grow: Inside a Pediatric Urology Practice Journey - Episode 97
Build, Lead, Grow - Inside a Pediatric Urology Practice Journey Guest: Ali Ziada, MD Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA In this episode, Dr. Ali Ziada shares his…
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Amplifying the Impact of Research for Career Development: AUA2026 Research Programming Preview - Episode 96
Amplifying the Impact of Research for Career Development: AUA2026 Research Programming Preview Guest: Naveen Kachroo, MD, PhD Host: H. Henry Lai, MD Why is…
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The Power of Service: Exploring Physician Volunteerism - Episode 95
The Power of Service: Exploring Physician Volunteerism Guest: Heidi Stephany, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD What happens when a urologist steps beyond the clinic…
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Giants in Urology: Innovation and Reflection with Dr. Ralph V. Clayman - Episode 94
Giants in Urology: Innovation and Reflection with Dr. Ralph V. Clayman Guest: Ralph V. Clayman, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS Welcome to the…
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Giants in Urology: Innovation and Reflection with Dr. Ralph V. Clayman - Episode 94
Giants in Urology: Innovation and Reflection with Dr. Ralph V. Clayman Guest: Ralph V. Clayman, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS Welcome to the…
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Academic Leadership - Blazing New Paths - Episode 93
Academic Leadership - Blazing New Paths Guest: Hadley Wood, MD Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA What does it take to build an academic career that blazes new…
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The Physician Equity Conversation - Episode 92
The Physician Equity Conversation Guest: Matthew Spellman, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS What does physician equity really mean in today's…
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Financial Planning to Avoid Burnout - Episode 91
Financial Planning to Avoid Burnout Guest: Stephen B. Williams, MD, MBA, MS, FACS, FACHE Host: Micheal Darson, MD Burnout doesn't happen overnight and neither…
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Making the Move: Early and Mid-Career Job Changes - Episode 90
Making the Move: Early and Mid-Career Job Changes Guest: Patrick Selph, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS Career paths in urology are not one-size…
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Billing and Coding Basics – Transitioning from Residency to Practice - Episode 89
Billing and Coding Basics - Transitioning from Residency to Practice Co-Hosts Jyoti Chouhan, DO, PharmD, MBA, FACS Anne Dudley, MD In this episode, Dr. Jyoti…
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What Practice Managers Wish Providers Knew about Revenue Cycle Management: A Panel Discussion - Episode 88
What Practice Managers Wish Providers Knew about Revenue Cycle Management: A Panel Discussion Moderators Jamie Hursey, BSN, RN, CNOR(E) Jonathan N. Rubenstein…
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From Operating Room to Office: The Transperineal Biopsy Transition - Episode 87
From Operating Room to Office: The Transperineal Biopsy Transition Guest: Wikus Vermeulen, MBChB, FRACS Host: Micheal Darson, MD Don't miss this exciting…
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Transforming GSM Care: How Evidence, Experts, and Advocacy Changed the Label - Episode 86
Transforming GSM Care: How Evidence, Experts, and Advocacy Changed the Label Host: Rachel Rubin, MD Guest: Una Lee, MD In November 2025, the FDA removed the…
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Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Multidisciplinary Group Model - Episode 85
Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Multidisciplinary Group Model Guest: David Albala, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS In this episode…
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Philanthropy: How it Really Works - Episode 84
Philanthropy: How it Really Works Guest: Eric Sklut Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA, FACS What is Philanthropy and how does it really work? Tune in for the…
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Navigating the Urology Team: The APP-Physician Dynamic - Episode 83
Navigating the Urology Team: The APP-Physician Dynamic Host: Leslie Lorbacher, NP Guest: Kaity Colon, DPA, MPAS, PA-C Guest: Pamela Ellsworth, MD A special…
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Measuring Interest - The Rise of Digital Men's Health and Direct to Consumer Services - Episode 82
Measuring Interest - The Rise of Digital Men's Health and Direct to Consumer Services Guest: Logan Hubbard, MD Host: Micheal Darson, MD What are digital and…
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The Family Medicine Genitourinary Fellowship: Elevating Care in Family Practice - Episode 81
The Family Medicine Genitourinary Fellowship: Elevating Care in Family Practice Guest: Tavya G. R. Benjamin, MD Guest: Francesco Taormina, DO Host: Jennifer…
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Aligning Cost and Care: Bundled Payments in Prostate Cancer Care - Episode 80
Aligning Cost and Care: Bundled Payments in Prostate Cancer Care Guest: Ruchika Talwar, MD, MHHC Host: Micheal Darson, MD Tune in as Dr. Ruchika Talwar…
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Artificial Intelligence in Urology: What's Here, What's Next - Episode 79
Artificial Intelligence in Urology: What's Here, What's Next Guest: Glenn Werneburg, MD, PhD Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA Explore how artificial intelligence…
- AUA Leadership and Business
Urology in the Spotlight: Current Advocacy Trends and Impact - Episode 78
Urology in the Spotlight: Current Advocacy Trends and Impact Guest: Jonathan E. Heinlen, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS Tune in as Dr. Jonathan…
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Clean, Reset, Repeat: The Art of Operating Room Turnover Efficiency - Episode 77
Clean Reset, Repeat: The Art of Operating Room Turnover Efficiency Guest: Kathleen Kobashi, MD, MBA, FACS Host: Micheal Darson, MD Faster, smoother, and more…
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Two Paths, One Calling: MD vs. DO Explained - Episode 76
Two Paths, One Calling: MD vs. DO Explained Guest: Linsday Lombardo, DO Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS What's the difference between and MD and a…
- AUA Leadership and Business
The Physician Scientist: Different Paths to Success - Episode 75
The Physician Scientist - Different Paths to Success Moderator Aria Olumi, MD Panelists Christopher Barbieri, MD, PhD Rose Khavari, MD Peter Schulam, MD, PhD…
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Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Private Equity Backed Group Practice - Episode 74
Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Private Equity Backed Group Practice Guest: Jason M. Hafron, MD Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA How can independent…
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Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Hospital Employed Practice Model - Episode 73
Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Hospital Employed Practice Model Guest: Anand Shridharani, MD, FACS Host: Micheal Darson, MD The hospital…
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Dynamic Surgical Leadership - Episode 72
Dynamic Surgical Leadership Guest: Jeffrey Kneisl, MD Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA In this episode our host, Dr. Stephen Riggs, welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Kneisl to…
- AUA Leadership and Business
The C-Suite: Understanding and Aligning Physician Goals with Health System Priorities - Episode 71
The C-Suite: Understanding and Aligning Physician Goals with Health System Priorities Guest: Don Taylor, MHA Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS In this…
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Innovating for Impact: A Urologist's Journey to Transform Patient Care - Episode 70
Innovating for Impact: A Urologist's Journey to Transform Patient Care Guest: Fenwa Milhouse, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS In this episode Dr…
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Maximizing Reimbursement: The Critical Role of Accurate Medical Coding and Billing in Revenue Cycle Management - Episode 69
Maximizing Reimbursement: The Critical Role of Accurate Medical Coding and Billing in Revenue Cycle Management Host: Kirsten Anderson, MHA, CMPE, CSC, CASC…
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Exploring Medical Practice Models - Inside the Academic Healthcare System Model - Episode 68
Exploring Medical Practice Models - Inside the Academic Healthcare System Model Guest: Stephen E. Strup, MD, FACS Host: Micheal Darson, MD How does the…
- AUA Leadership and Business
A Physician's Journey Beyond Clinical Practice - Episode 67
A Physician's Journey Beyond Clinical Practice - Episode 67 Guest: Lisa Bailey, MD Host: Stephen Riggs, MD In this episode, our host Dr. Stephen Riggs sits…
- AUA Leadership and Business
How Coaching Transforms Careers and Well-Being in Urology - Episode 66
How Coaching Transforms Careers and Well-Being In Urology - Episode 66 Guest: Kerri Thurmon, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS, MBA Discover how life…
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Business Leadership (Softer Side Skills) - Episode 65
Business Leadership (Softer Side Skills) - Episode 65 Guest: Mike Salvino Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, FACS Tune in and explore the "softer side" of business…
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Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Veteran Affairs (VA) Model - Episode 64
Exploring Medical Practice Models: Inside the Veteran Affairs (VA) Model - Episode 64 Guest: Jeffrey A. Jones, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS, MBA In…
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Beyond the MD: How Advanced Degrees Empower Physicians - Episode 63
Beyond the MD: How Advanced Degrees Empower Physicians Guest: Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH Host: Micheal Darson, MD Tune in for this engaging episode where Mohit…
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Auditing and the Risks Associated with Not Doing It - Episode 62
Auditing and the Risks Associated with Not Doing It Guest: Jaci J. Kipreos, CPC, CPMA, CDEO, CEMC, COC, CPC-1 An energetic, enlightening episode you won't want…
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Building Your Network of Influence Beyond Urology – How to Network for the Short and Long Wins - Episode 61
Building Your Network of Influence Beyond Urology – How to Network for the Short and Long Wins Guest: David C. Miller, MD, MPH Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA…
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Leadership Essence - Mission, Passion, Urgency - Episode 60
Leadership Essence: Mission, Passion, Urgency Guest: Dr. Landon Trost Today's episode is a special excerpt from the Institute for Leadership & Business (ILB)…
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Best Ways of Effectively Communicating Your Ideas to Your Team - Episode 59
Best Ways of Effectively Communicating Your Ideas to Your Team Guest: Christopher Gonzalez, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS, MBA CLICK HERE to…
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Navigating Healthcare Policy and Regulation in Urology - Episode 58
Navigating Healthcare Policy and Regulation in Urology Guest: Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA Host: Micheal Darson, MD Tune in and journey through the last decade of AUA…
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Competition and Collaboration in Urology - Finding the Right Balance - Episode 57
Collaboration and Competition in Urology - Finding the Right Balance Guest: Alan Wein, MD, PhD, (Hon), FACS Host: Stephen Riggs, MD, MBA Tune in to explore how…
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Urology Practice Management - Overcoming Operational Challenges - Episode 56
Urology Practice Management - Overcoming Operational Challenges Guest: Brad Lerner, MD, FACS, CASC Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA Join Dr. Jennifer…
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Parenting in Urology - Episode 55
Parenting In Urology - AUA Young Urologists Committee Host: Carmen Tong, DO Guests: Christina Carpenter, MD; Chloe Peters, MD This episode is brought to you by…
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Mastering ICD-10-CM: The Key to Accurate Billing & Quality Care
Mastering ICD-10-CM: The Key to Accurate Billing & Quality Care Guest: Edna Maldonado, CPC, ACS-UR This episode is a special release of content featured in the…