Congressional Hearing Puts Spotlight on Flawed Federal IDR Implementation This week, the US House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee held a widely attended hearing on the Implementation of the No Surprises Act. Both Republican and Democratic Members emphasized the law must be implemented as Congress intended, and expressed dismay over challenges associated with implementation,
Federal IDR Initiation Fee of $150 Proposed for 2024 This week, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury proposed a rule setting forth the fee for the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process at $150 per party for CY 2024 – compared to $50 in CY 2022, and a proposed level
Say No to Wrongful Death Bill! Your action TODAY can halt the passage of the Wrongful Death Bill (A.6698/S.6636) and safeguard your practice's future. Every email and call are crucial to our collective defense! Say No to the Wrongful Death Bill (A.6698/S.6636) Email Governor Hochul TODAY Dial Governor Hochul at 518-474-8390. Press Option 3 to
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
Women’s Physicians Leadership Academy The Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York announce the Women’s Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)–a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical students. The Women’s Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA) will be held during the fall over a series of
FRAUD ALERT: Be Cautious of Fraud Related to the New York State Department Of Health’s OPMC Oversight Process The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) has oversight of complaints about physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants and monitors practitioners who are subject to orders of the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. Some physicians have
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
New Survey Uncovers the Future of Medicine is in Jeopardy The Physicians Foundation announces its new survey, 2023 Survey of America’s Current and Future Physicians, with findings that demonstrate a critical need for systemic changes within the health industry to help improve the future of medicine. Similar to previous years, the state of physician wellbeing remains low;
Urgent Call to Contact Governor Hochul on Wrongful Death Bill & Upcoming MSSNY CME Listen to MSSNY’s September 15 podcast as MSSNY’s Senior Vice-President & Chief Legislative Counsel, Moe Auster, discusses the pressing issues surrounding the wrongful death bill and the immediate action required by physicians. He also discusses upcoming MSSNY CME programs.
