New Child Abuse Course Requirements: Implicit Bias, ACEs, and Virtual Interaction Protocols Due by April 2025 There are now additional requirements for the Child Abuse course that include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or
Join us in celebrating Dr. Vilma A. Joseph, featured in our Member Spotlight. In this Q&A, Dr. Vilma A. Joseph shares his experiences, insights, and the contributions he’s made to enhance patient care in New York. Discover how Physicians like Dr. Vilma A. Joseph are pivotal to the state’s healthcare success.
Fighting for Physicians: Members of County and State Medical Societies Benefit from a Collective Voice in Albany The Medical Society of the State of New York serves as a "collective voice for physicians," advocating for issues important to members and providing an effective platform for legislative change, says President Dr. Jerome Cohen. In addition
Integrating Primary Care with Behavioral Health: CMS’s New PC Flex Model and Its Impact on Rural Health Click to Enlarge As the connection between physical and behavioral health becomes increasingly evident, aligning these aspects of care has become essential, particularly for underserved populations. Behavioral issues like substance
Japanese Study Highlights Link Between Physician Work Hours, Sleep, and Mental Health Click to Enlarge A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research investigates the impact of long work hours on Japanese physicians' sleep, alertness, and psychological well-being. Amid growing concerns over physician burnout,
New York AG Announces Settlement with Medical Practice for Cyberattacks Compromising Medical Records Click to Enlarge Cybersecurity concerns continue to be a major nuisance for all healthcare providers, and physician practices should be particularly aware of the potential legal consequences. Last week, the New York
Advisory: Watch Turning the Tide on a Deadly Cancer: What Every Clinician Needs to Know About Lung Cancer Screening Click to Enlarge November 9th is National Lung Cancer Screening Day. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, surpassing deaths from
Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds on Long COVID Click to Enlarge Join the upcoming Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT, for an in-depth session focused on Long COVID. This educational event features renowned experts, including Dr. David Putrino
