by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Jun 17, 2016 | prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, psa, urologist, urologists
Here is an update on prostate cancer screening and PSA. At the time of the largest international meeting of urologists in early May of 2016, new analysis of a study that the US Preventative Services Task Force had used heavily in defending their recommendations has...
by Dr. Lawrence Newman | Apr 27, 2016 | American Urological Association, blood tests, Medicare, prostate cancer, psa, urologist, urologists
As you may or may not be aware, Medicare was actually considering punishing physicians for ordering PSA blood tests for patients who did not fall into the Medicare approved categories. The considered policy was posted and there was an opportunity for comments from the...
