Pulse: Altfest Banner
PULSE 12/12/2025: The New York Regional Office of CMS 2026 Monthly Office Hours/Open Forum
The New York Regional Office of CMS 2026 Monthly Office Hours/Open Forum Click to Enlarge The New York Regional Office of CMS (Region 2) conducts a monthly Office Hours/Open Forum meeting that allows physicians and their office staff to interact with and ask questions of CMS staff
PULSE 12/12/2025: MSSNY: Grieving Families Act Would Have Added Liabilities for Practices
MSSNY: Grieving Families Act Would Have Added Liabilities for Practices Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York opposed the Grieving Families Act, noting that it would have added significant liabilities for medical practices, a concern Gov. Kathy Hochul echoed
PULSE 12/12/2025: Governor Vetoes GFA Again! Thank You for Your Advocacy
Governor Vetoes GFA Again! Thank You for Your Advocacy Click to Enlarge Governor Hochul has again vetoed the wrongful death expansion legislation, also known as the Grieving Families Act. Her veto message noted: "At a time when the state is facing an affordability crisis, and
PULSE 12/12/2025: Abstract Reviewers and Judges Needed for MSSNY Poster Symposium
Abstract Reviewers and Judges Needed for MSSNY Poster Symposium Click to Enlarge MSSNY will once again host a Residents/Fellows and Medical Students’ Poster Symposium during the 2026 MSSNY House of Delegates. We are seeking volunteers to serve as reviewers of abstracts for the symposium. January 6, 2026, is the
PULSE 12/12/2025: Introvert or Extrovert, Every Physician Can Strengthen the Art of Connection
Introvert or Extrovert, Every Physician Can Strengthen the Art of Connection Click to Enlarge For many physicians, personality shapes how you communicate, build rapport, and manage the emotional demands of clinical care. Whether you identify as introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between, these tendencies influence how
PULSE 12/12/2025: NY Medical Resident Exit Survey Shows Strong Job Market for New Physicians
NY Medical Resident Exit Survey Shows Strong Job Market for New Physicians Click to Enlarge For New York physicians navigating a demanding healthcare landscape, understanding the state’s physician workforce trends is essential to planning for patient needs, practice stability, and the future of care delivery. The
