• Clinical Research Study for Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid

    Clinical Research Study for Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid Treatment options for bullous pemphigoid (BP) are limited. Patients who are 18 years of age or older, diagnosed with BP, and have symptoms such as itching and blisters, may be eligible to participate in the FJORD clinical trial. The FJORD study is being conducted to learn more about whether a study drug

  • Wrongful Death in the Spotlight Again

    Wrongful Death in the Spotlight Again After the state legislature passed another bill to expand damages in wrongful death cases MSSNY’s statement expressing deep concern was picked up by Spectrum News 1 State of Politics. MSSNY President Dr. Paul Pipia stated, “With New York already facing far and away the steepest liability costs in the

  • Missed the NYRx Live Medicaid Pharmacy Program?

    Missed the NYRx Live Medicaid Pharmacy Program? ICYMI: Check out this week’s webinar NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Webinar – PDP, DUR, BLTG  on the upcoming changes with the NYRx. Topics include: NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Overview Preferred Drug Program (PDP) Brand Less Than Generic Program (BLTG) 72 Hour Emergency Supply NYRx Education &

  • An Update on UHC’s GI Endoscopy Prior Authorization Program

    An Update on UHC’s GI Endoscopy Prior Authorization Program MSSNY and 172 other esteemed organizations expressed concerns regarding United Healthcare’s (UHC) proposed implementation of additional prior authorizations in the GI endoscopy program. We stressed the significant impact such measures would have on our dedicated gastrointestinal physicians and their teams. In recent developments, UHC has temporarily

  • Connect with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services

    Connect with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services Join Heather Lopez, MSSNY’s Vice President, Payment & Practice, an expert in practice management, billing, and reimbursement this Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6 pm for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services’ open agenda meeting. Heather is

  • June Webinar Schedule

    June Webinar Schedule 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 6/21: Medical Matters: Vector Borne Diseases: Prevention, Identification & Treatment Live Webinar 6/22: Should I Renegotiate My Employment

  • Discounted Long-Term Care Insurance

    Discounted Long-Term Care Insurance Members and their spouses can now obtain a 5% discount on long-term care insurance from Mutual of Omaha through Charles J. Sellers & Co.  Mutual of Omaha’s MutualCare Custom Solution policy allows you to get the care you need in the setting that’s right for you, whether that’s at home or in a

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries ALESSI, Edward C.; Sylvan Beach NY. Died May 23, 2023, age 92. Medical Society County of Oneida BARREIRO, Marcelo A.; Binghamton NY. Died May 11, 2023, age 89. Broome County Medical Society BLAIR, Richard Joseph; Manlius NY. Died April 07, 2023, age 87.  Onondaga County Medical Society BRELIA, Arthur K.; Gloversville NY. Died December

  • New York Physicians Deeply Concerned that State Legislature Passes Another Bill to Expand Damages in Wrongful Death Cases

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

  • Medical Society Expresses Alarm Over Assembly Passage of Bill That Would Harm Patient Access to Care

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