NYRx Diabetic Supply Program Update: LifeScan Products to Be Removed in 2025 Click to Enlarge Starting January 1, 2025, LifeScan diabetic supplies, including OneTouch meters, test strips, and lancets, will no longer be included on the NYRx Preferred Diabetic Supply List. This change requires New York
Key Trends Affecting Health Care in Monroe County Click to Enlarge Dr. Hemant Kalia, the Medical Society of the State of New York's commissioner of communications, explores key trends affecting health care in Monroe County, including consolidation among health systems and rising insurance premiums. Kalia notes
Texas Sues N.Y. Doctor Over Abortion Pill Prescription Click to Enlarge A Texas lawsuit filed against New York physician Dr. Maggie Carpenter for prescribing abortion-inducing medication is one of the first legal challenges to shield laws designed to protect physicians providing abortion services across state lines.
MSSNY's Cohen Urges Congress to Act on Medicare Reimbursement Click to Enlarge As the year-end deadline approaches, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recently concluded discussions on physician reimbursement for 2026 without addressing the impending 2.8% cut starting Jan. 1. This cut, which has widespread bipartisan opposition,
Join Us for MSSNY’s Lobby Day on March 11th, 2025 Click to Enlarge Please plan to put aside Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, for MSSNY’s annual Physician Advocacy Day. To register, click here: Physician Advocacy Registration. This year’s event will be held in person at Meeting Room
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Health Insurers to Cover Scalp Cooling Devices for Cancer Patients Click to Enlarge A.38-A/S.2603-A, which would require health insurers to cover scalp cooling devices to help preserve hair for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment, was signed into law by Governor
Secure Your Spot: Exclusive Financial Event Jan. 29 Click to Enlarge Join Altfest on January 29 at 6:30 PM at the Griffis Faculty Club, Weill Cornell. Enjoy a cocktail reception, expert panel, and direct access to financial advisors. Tickets are complimentary but limited—reserve yours now for
Abstract Reviewers Needed Click to Enlarge MSSNY will once again hold a Residents/Fellows and Medical Students’ Poster Symposium during the 2025 MSSNY House of Delegates. We are seeking volunteers to serve as reviewers of abstracts for the symposium. January 6, 2025, is the deadline for submission of abstracts.
