December 2023

The Medical Society of the State of New York agrees with the action taken by Governor […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa! Colleagues:  Following my Happy Hanukkah message a few weeks ago, I’d like to extend my heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. May this season of joy and celebration bring you and your loved ones happiness, peace, and prosperity. On Monday, Christians around

Physicians Enthusiastic but Cautious About Health Care AI  The American Medical Association (AMA) has released findings from a recent physician survey on healthcare AI, revealing mixed sentiments. Physicians are generally enthusiastic about AI’s potential to ease administrative burdens, with high hopes for improving diagnostic ability, workflow efficiency, and clinical outcomes. However, concerns linger regarding AI’s impact on

More Med Students Want Business Degrees  Medical students are increasingly pursuing business degrees to complement their medical education and desire to gain management skills and financial literacy, crucial in the evolving healthcare landscape where maximizing profits is a key focus. These skills empower physicians to take on executive roles, especially in the growing health tech

Mount Sinai Ends Downtown Family Medicine Program, Raising Concerns for Primary Care  Mount Sinai Health System is discontinuing a family medicine residency program in Lower Manhattan due to financial constraints. This program, a partnership with the Institute for Family Health, has trained primary care doctors in an urban setting. The closure raises concerns about the

Registration Now Open for the March 2024 Women Physicians Leadership Academy To register for each session, please click the links below.  March 2, 2024: The Importance of Networking   March 9, 2024: Enhancing Physician Wellness and Belonging   March 16, 2024: Designing Your Medical Career  More information on this series can be found on our website.  If

Varicella and RSV Are Now Reportable Conditions in NYS The New York State Department of Health has announced new reporting requirements for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and varicella. This update mandates the reporting of all laboratory-confirmed cases of RSV in people of any age and RSV-related deaths in individuals under 18. Additionally, all cases of

State Senator Urges DFS to Admonish Insurers to Address and Prevent Specious Medical Record Requests  New York State Senate Insurance Committee Chair Neil Breslin has written to NY Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris urging that DFS “resolve the many physician complaints that have been made regarding health plans regularly making unreasonable demands for medical records

MSSNY Urges Legislature to Address “Burnout” Drivers and Reject Scope Expansion that Adversely Impacts Patient Care This week MSSNY President Dr. Paul Pipia was one of many healthcare association representatives that testified at a NYS Assembly hearing examining the state of New York’s workforce and efforts to address various health care professional worker shortages. Dr.

DOH Proposes Regulation to Reduce Medical Staff Recertification Burdens  The New York State Department of Health has proposed a regulation General Hospital Medical Staff Recertification.pdf (ny.gov) that would increase to 3 years from 2 years the time period for hospital medical staffs to recredential their staff physicians.  The proposed regulations align with a recent change