AUGS Advocacy Priorities
AUGS is the only organization specifically advocating for the interests of urogynecologists and other related health care professionals dedicated to treating female pelvic floor disorders. AUGS advocacy priorities fall into two core categories: Health Policy / Payment & Reimbursement and Research Funding.
Health Policy / Payment & Reimbursement
AUGS staff and volunteer committees advocate for physician reimbursement and keep abreast of evolving changes in billing, coding and related issues to ensure our membership’s ability to provide optimal care and maintain access to care for women with pelvic floor disorders. AUGS coordinates advocacy efforts in physician payment with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Research Funding
AUGS advocates for increased federal research funding to study pelvic floor conditions, including disorders that become more prevalent in the post-reproductive years. This is accomplished through direct outreach to the National Institutes of Health and Congress, representation on national research initiatives, and participation in women’s health research coalitions to strengthen our collective voice. AUGS is the only organization solely focused on advocating for research funding for pelvic floor disorders. Leveraging the AUGS National Urogynecology Research Agenda, AUGS continues to advocate for research funding directed toward women’s health care beyond reproduction.
