The federal court in Texas has appropriately struck down regulations by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the dispute resolution process in the No Surprises Act. The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) joined other physicians in supporting the consumer protections in the No Surprises Act but challenged HHS regulations that favored insurers over treating […]
The Medical Society of the State of New York applauds Congress for passing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act that will earmark funding for mental health wellness initiatives for frontline healthcare workers. We look forward to President Biden signing it into law. “Dr. Lorna Breen was one of our own […]
February 15, 2022, Westbury, NY—On behalf of physicians across New York State, MSSNY thanks Neil Breslin (D- Albany), Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, for introducing a bill (S.8299) to establish a “Gold Card” program in which insurers will exempt physicians and other care providers from Prior Authorization requirements if they receive at least 90% approval for prior authorizations […]
