Understanding and Navigating Dementia - Free CME Webinar McGill University Dementia Education Program in collaboration with Altfest Personal Wealth Management, is proud to present the free CME webinar Understanding and Navigating Dementia on September 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM. Aimed at family physicians, geriatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists, this webinar is
Medical Matters: Mpox 2023 Update: An Evolving Story The emergency declaration for monkeypox (now Mpox) has ended, but cases are still emerging, and many vulnerable patients have not completed the vaccine series. Learn more about identifying, testing, and treating monkeypox by registering for the first Medical Matters webinar in the 2023-2024 series: Mpox 2023 Update: An
Transforming Insurance Challenges into $97,000 Triumph Meet Tamecca, a medical biller at Advanced Plastic Surgery of North Shore in Lake Success, NY, working alongside MSSNY member Dr. Mahira Tanovic, specializing in hand, plastics, and reconstructive surgeries. Dealing with insurance hurdles was a challenge as they faced non-payment or insufficient compensation for services rendered, with unexpected
Medical Credit Cards ‘Exploit Loopholes’ in Healthcare Debt Protection, Report Finds Medical credit cards, presented as a remedy for medical expenses, often lure patients with promises of interest-free or deferred rates for a few months. Sounds great, right? But hold on tight. If payments are missed or the balance isn't cleared in time, these deferred
FDA Takes Action on Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a significant step in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 by approving and authorizing updated mRNA vaccines for emergency use. These vaccines, formulated for 2023-2024 by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer Inc., have
Lung Cancer Screening Action Team Presents: The Consortium in Action The New York State Consortium’s Lung Cancer Screening Action Team (LCSAT) is made up of clinicians, researchers, educators, advocates, and organizations across the state who share the mission of decreasing the burden of lung cancer in New York State. The Action Team works to mobilize multi-level resources to
Women Physicians Leadership Academy The Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York announce the Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)–a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical students. The Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA) will be held during the fall over a series of
Are Prior Authorization Burdens Impacting Your Patients’ Care? We Want to Hear from You Prior authorizations often impose overwhelming burdens that can cause unnecessary delays in needed care for patients. Delay in authorization of prescriptions, tests or procedures can cause needless anxiety for patients already stressed by uncertainty regarding their condition, particularly those with chronic
