NYRx Information for Interns and Residents Click to Enlarge NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program and the NYRx Education and Outreach team has worked to compile information in the linked document, NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Information for Medical Residents, to share with medical interns and residents to help
Physicians Again Call on Governor Hochul to Veto Latest Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Bill Click to Enlarge With the Legislature passing yet another version of legislation (A.9232-B/S.8485-B) that would significantly expand liability against physicians and hospitals in wrongful death lawsuits, physicians are again called to
Grieving Families Act, Part 3 Colleagues: New York is known for Broadway plays, and the political actors in Albany are back at it. Despite two previous vetoes from Governor Hochul, the New York state Legislature has yet again passed another version of the Grieving Families Act (A.9232-B), which would dramatically expand damage awards in wrongful
Is Your Malpractice Insurance Renewing? 10% MLMIC Premium Discount for MSSNY Members The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and MLMIC Insurance Company (MLMIC) offer an exclusive program that delivers a substantial 10% discount on medical professional liability insurance to qualifying MSSNY members. This collaboration underscores our unwavering dedication to supporting New
Physician Pay Soars by Up to 6.47% in 2024: Shocking Gender Gaps and Burnout Rates Exposed The 2024 Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Provider Compensation and Productivity Data Report, based on data from over 211,000 physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), reveals significant trends in physician compensation and productivity in 2023. Physician compensation increased by 5.9%,
Department of Health Advisory: Legionellosis Alert The New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene report a significant burden of legionellosis, with peak incidence in summer and early fall. Healthcare providers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for Legionnaires’ disease, Pontiac fever, and
9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients We are delighted to share an exciting announcement from our member, Dr. Mauvareen Beverley. Below is her message about her groundbreaking new book, “Nine Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients,” released on Juneteenth. This
Physicians Again Call on Governor Hochul to Veto Latest Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Bill With the Legislature passing yet another version of legislation (A.9232-B/S.8485-B) that would significantly expand liability against physicians and hospitals in wrongful death lawsuits, physicians are again called to write, call and tweet at Governor Hochul to urge that she veto this
MSSNY Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Uphold Mifepristone Access The US Supreme Court has found that plaintiffs challenging the FDA's decisions with regard to the abortion pill mifepristone lacked legal standing to sue, allowing the drug to remain widely accessible. "Today's US Supreme Court decision is tremendously important for ensuring that patients maintain the ability to
