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PULSE 5/15/2026: Capital Update May 15,2026
Capital Update May 15, 2026 Click to Enlarge Despite widely publicized promises made last summer by more than 60 health insurers — including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Elevance Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association plans — to voluntarily reform the prior authorization process by reducing barriers
The Medical Society of the State of New York Urges Governor Hochul and State Legislature to Reform Prior Authorization Process in Final FY2026 Budget
Despite widely publicized promises made last summer by more than 60 health insurers — including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, […]
PULSE 5/15/2026: Presidents Corner
Governor Hochul and State Legislature Must Reform Prior Authorization Process in Final FY2026 Budget Click to Enlarge Colleagues: MSSNY is urging Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature to finally reform the broken prior authorization system as part of the FY2026 final budget, a system
NY Physicians Stress Final State Budget Must Reject Proposals that Impede Access to Care
As the Legislature and Governor finalize the 2026–27 State Budget, it is imperative that they take decisive action to preserve patient access to skilled […]
PULSE 5/8/2026: Plan Ahead, Retire Stronger
Plan Ahead, Retire Stronger Click to Enlarge Spring Cleaning? Perfect time to plan your retirement strategy. The Life Income Plan provides tax-free growth and liquidity designed for physicians in New York. Learn About the Plan →
PULSE 5/8/2026: Learn from a Survivor: Strengthening Vaccine Conversations in Practice
Learn from a Survivor: Strengthening Vaccine Conversations in Practice Click to Enlarge According to the World Health Organization, years of progress in reducing, and in some cases nearly eliminating, many vaccine-preventable diseases are now under threat. Meningococcal disease is one such illness, with cases increasing
PULSE 5/8/2026: Family Medicine Career Can Take You Anywhere, Says AAFP Leader
Family Medicine Career Can Take You Anywhere, Says AAFP Leader Click to Enlarge MSSNY member Tochi Iroku-Malize—a mentor for MSSNY’s Women Physicians Leadership Academy, as well as former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians—highlights how family medicine offers limitless career pathways, from global
