Call for Young Physician Section Nominees Are you interested in representing your Young Physician Section and getting involved in the future of medicine? Consider running for the open positions within the Young Physician Section: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, 2025 Delegate to MSSNY’s House of Delegates or 2024 Delegate to the AMA-YPS. Elections will be held at
Legislation to Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements Delivered to Governor Legislation (S.3100-A/A.1278-B) that would prohibit the use of non-compete agreements by all employers in New York State has been sent to the Governor for her consideration, for which she must act by December 23. MSSNY, together with 5 specialty societies, have written to Governor Hochul urging that
Law Enacted to Prohibit Credit Reporting of Medical Debts Governor Hochul signed a bill S.4907 (nyassembly.gov) into law this week that would prohibit the reporting of a patient medical debt to a credit reporting agency, as well as prohibiting credit reporting agencies from collecting such information. The law takes effect immediately. This is a part
Physician Action Urged to Help Prevent Impending Medicare Cuts All physicians are urged to contact Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as their respective US representatives (Contact your members of Congress today) to urge that they enact H.R. 6683, the "Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act." If enacted, it will completely eliminate the scheduled 3.37%
Don’t Miss Out on Exclusive Access to CMS/NGS! Monthly Meeting Time Change: CMS/NGS is enhancing member access by adjusting the schedule for their monthly meetings. Starting December 12th, these meetings will now occur from 12-1 pm on every second Tuesday of the month. This change ensures our members can conveniently address their questions and concerns.
New Billing Code: Know How and When to Use It Effective January 1, 2024, significant billing changes will be introduced for physicians and healthcare providers. Learn about the implementation of edits to prevent the payment of the complexity add-on code G2211 associated with specific outpatient evaluation and management visits, notably when reported with modifier 25.
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The Medical Society of the State of New York agrees with the action taken by Governor […]
Happy Chanukah to All Who Celebrate! Colleagues: Today marks the first day of Chanukah and the beginning of the December holiday season, replete with our individual celebrations and traditions. As I think of my colleagues who will celebrate the Festival of Lights this evening, I find myself reflecting on the profound parallels between our vocation
Solutions to Retain Physicians Amidst Growing Burnout and Departure Rates In a critical analysis addressing the growing concern of physician burnout and retention, a recent AMA report highlights that an alarming 40% of doctors are considering leaving their current positions within two years. This alarming statistic, emerging from an AMA-exclusive survey, underscores a complex situation
