2026 Mastering Business & Practice
Live recordings of the 2026 Beyond the White Coat: Mastering Business & Practice course. Aired on May 29 & 30, 2026.
Availability
On-Demand
5 Courses
Access expires on Jan 30, 2027
Cost
Physician Member: $305.00
Non-Member: $415.00
Fellow Member: $255.00
Student Member: $200.00
Affiliate Member: $255.00
Credit Offered
9.75 CME Credits

Business plays an increasingly important role in modern medicine. This course addresses the financial, operational, and strategic challenges facing urogynecologists today, whether you are building a new practice or refining an existing one.

As surgeons, our goal is to deliver exceptional care. Yet many of us lack the tools to navigate physician reimbursement, payor dynamics, contract negotiations, and practice optimization. Government and insurance regulations grow more complex each year, making business literacy essential to our success and our patients' outcomes.

This course equips both new and experienced practitioners with the business acumen needed to support long-term career sustainability and exceptional patient care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze financial trends and payor dynamics to protect practice revenue.
  • Integrate AI and technology tools to streamline practice operations.
  • Evaluate flexible practice models to support career sustainability.
  • Apply risk management strategies to protect personal and professional financial wellbeing.
  • Optimize operating room efficiency and uphold patient safety protocols.
  • Build a sustainable professional brand and referral network in urogynecology.
  • Develop effective leadership skills to secure resources and grow clinical programs.
  • Articulate the business case for advocacy in urogynecology.

Coure release date: June 30, 2026
This course expires on Jaunary 30, 2027.   
Mikio Nihira, MD (Chair) | KPC Healthcare
Ray Foster, MD (Vice Chair) | University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Danielle Antosh, MD | Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Mary V. Baker, MD, MBA | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Benjamin Barenberg, MD, FPMRS | Prime Wellness
  • Teni Brown, MD | Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Fatima Daoud, MD, FACOG | Stony Brook Medicine & Renaissance School of Medicine
  • Braxton Denos | CompHealth Locum Tenens
  • Raymond Foster, MD | University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Evelyn "Evie" Hall, MD | Tufts School of Medicine
  • Rachel Hollander | McDermott+
  • Amanda Kane, MD | Gentle Gynecology
  • Jennel Lengle, RN, MSN, NE-BC | HealthTrust Performance Group
  • Vincent Lucente, MD, MBA, FACOG, FPMRS | Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and FPM Urogynecology Center
  • Stephanie Molden, MD, FACOG, URPS | The Female Pelvic Health Center & Surgicare Associates
  • James Muir | UnisLink
  • Stephanie Pearson, MD, FACOG | PearsonRavitz
  • Andrea Pezzella, MD | Southern Urogynecology and SU Wellness and Aesthetics
  • Matthew Pisera, CFP, ChFC, CLU, CLTC, FSCP, RICP, WMCP | Generational Financial Partners, LLC
  • Gene Poisson | Axia Women’s Health
  • Dustin Thomas | CompHealth Locum Tenens

Accreditation
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation
AUGS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

There are no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
The purpose of Beyond the White Coat: Mastering Bussiness & Practice course is intended to inform participants about the knowledge, techniques and experiences of subspecialists who are willing to share such information with colleagues. A diversity of professional opinion exists in the specialty and AUGS disclaim any and all liability for damages to any individual attending this meeting and for all claims which may result from the use of information, technologies, products and/or services discussed during this course.
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