09/11/2024

Trade Group Launches Medical Assistant Training Program

See how one group is getting its members up to speed

Various industries are facing pronounced workforce issues. At the same time, trade associations are facing increasing pressure to do more for members beyond their bread-and-butter advocacy missions. One project from a medical association suggests a way that trade groups can address both.

Like a lot of trades, the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), which represents independent urology practices, does a lot of Capitol Hill work, mainly focused on physician reimbursement and pharmacy benefit manager reform.

"There's lots of other urology groups that serve other needs, but this niche of independent practices was one that was not addressed with the groups that were out there," said LUGPA CEO Celeste Kirschner, MHSA, CAE.

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