Medical Matters: Vector Borne Diseases: Prevention, Identification & Treatment Live Webinar June 21, 2023 @ 7:30am – Registration now open West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are amongst the deadly diseases that mosquitoes in New York state are monitored for as well as other vector-borne diseases spread throughout the state in spring and summer
MSSNY Webinars Looking to stay up to date on the latest developments in healthcare technology? Don’t miss our upcoming webinars featuring industry leaders and experts discussing the most pressing topics in healthcare today. 6/14: Insurance Credentialing and Enrollments 6/22: Should I Renegotiate My Employment Contract? ICYMI: Check out Altfest’s Retirement Webinar Replay ICYMI: NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program
Simplify Employee Management for Your Medical Practice Revolutionize your medical practice with Connecteam! Streamline operations, boost efficiency, and deliver exceptional patient care. Our advanced employee management app offers time clock tracking, seamless communication, task management, training programs, digital forms, an employee directory, and more. As a MSSNY member, enjoy free access for up to 10 employees and
Urge Governor to Veto Wrongful Death Bill! Colleagues: Late on Tuesday we received the unfortunate—albeit expected—news that the NY State Senate passed the new version of the Grieving Families Act (S.6636) by a 55-7 vote, following the Assembly passage of the bill (A.6698) on June 1 by a 131-12 vote. Having passed both the Senate
Required Pain Management and Substance Use CME Coursework Due Beginning June 27 All physicians and other prescribers need to complete CME coursework on pain management and treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. The first requirement is a NYS requirement for all prescribers with a DEA license to take a 3-hour
How to Tell if Your Practice Has Been Hacked The biggest crisis facing your healthcare practice is the theft or hacking of your valuable healthcare records. Such incidents can have disastrous consequences, hindering your ability to provide care and jeopardizing your patients' well-being. Stolen medical information can lead to financial ruin for your practice, patient
Clinical Research Study for Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid Treatment options for bullous pemphigoid (BP) are limited. Patients who are 18 years of age or older, diagnosed with BP, and have symptoms such as itching and blisters, may be eligible to participate in the FJORD clinical trial. The FJORD study is being conducted to learn more about whether a study drug
Wrongful Death in the Spotlight Again After the state legislature passed another bill to expand damages in wrongful death cases MSSNY’s statement expressing deep concern was picked up by Spectrum News 1 State of Politics. MSSNY President Dr. Paul Pipia stated, “With New York already facing far and away the steepest liability costs in the
Missed the NYRx Live Medicaid Pharmacy Program? ICYMI: Check out this week’s webinar NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Webinar – PDP, DUR, BLTG on the upcoming changes with the NYRx. Topics include: NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Overview Preferred Drug Program (PDP) Brand Less Than Generic Program (BLTG) 72 Hour Emergency Supply NYRx Education &
An Update on UHC's GI Endoscopy Prior Authorization Program MSSNY and 172 other esteemed organizations expressed concerns regarding United Healthcare's (UHC) proposed implementation of additional prior authorizations in the GI endoscopy program. We stressed the significant impact such measures would have on our dedicated gastrointestinal physicians and their teams. In recent developments, UHC has temporarily
