2023

Dr. Willie Underwood Re-elected to AMA Board of Trustees and Will Serve as AMA Board Chair The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest physician organization, announced the re-election of Willie Underwood, III, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H., a urologist based in Buffalo, N.Y., to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Underwood will also serve as board chair from

MSSNY’s Stance on Wrongful Death Bill Covered in Insurance Publications MSSNY’s statement expressing deep concern about wrongful death legislation was picked up by Insurance Journal and Claims Journal, including Dr. Pipia’s quote, “These cost increases are completely untenable to an already distressed healthcare system where our patients are already facing challenges in accessing needed care….It’s time once again

DFS Clarifies that Post-Stabilization Services for MMC-Insured Patients Eligible for Dispute Resolution As previously reported, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently issued a comprehensive guidance (https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/health_insurers/nyoon_law_guidance_questions_federal_ns_act) for the processing of surprise medical bills that includes a clarification that “post-stabilization” claims for patients insured by a Medicaid managed care plan are, in

Unwinding the Public Health Emergency: Keeping New Yorkers Covered Fidelis Care invites you and your staff to an informational webinar on Thursday, June 22, at 11 am, about the renewal changes underway in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, Health and Recovery Plans, and Managed Long Term Care plans in New York State. Members of Fidelis Care’s

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