PHYSICIAN ADVOCACY

Governmental Affairs
MSSNY 's Governmental Affairs office is located in Albany and interacts with state legislators on matters that impede or enhance physician practice in New York State.

Grassroots Action Center
Serves as your link to the latest legislative issues and suggested action to take on behalf of physicians.

MSSNY Political Action Committee (MSSNYPAC)
A separate fund administered by the State Medical Society which collects voluntary contributions from physicians and distributes, on behalf of the organized medical community, donations to pro-medicine candidates for state office, such as State Legislators and the Governor.

Committee for Physician Health (CPH)
CPH provides non-disciplinary, confidential assistance to physicians, residents, medical students, and physician’s assistants experiencing problems from stress and difficult adjustment, emotional, substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders, including psychiatric problems that may arise as a result of medical illness.

Hassle Factor Form
The Hassle Factor Form allows users to report insurance administrative and claims processing concerns against major health plan carriers.