[Innovative urology needs innovative pharmaceuticals and technology: new cooperation established between BDU and industry].

For some time now medical care has been confronted with great challenges. New developments in the healthcare system result in new possibilities for cooperation in which the Professional Association of German Urologists (BDU) must participate. This is also true with respect to the Pharmaceutical Market Revision Act (AMNOG). The Industry Advisory Board aims to continuously observe and analyze the healthcare political and medical care political developments in Germany and Europe. The Professional Association has created room for a transparent cooperation with the Industry Advisory Board. The AMNOG which came into effect in 2011 also opened integrated contracts for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry.