Medicine Before Politics Click to Enlarge Colleagues: As physicians, we understand the importance of knowledge, evidence, and informed decision-making. We apply these principles every day in caring for our patients. We should bring the same discipline to our political advocacy. While advocacy is essential to advancing the
MSSNY staff met with representatives of the appointment scheduling service ZocDoc this week to raise questions from MSSNY-member physicians regarding ZocDoc’s expanded data integration procedures for its contracted physicians...
MSSNY will launch its new Career Care Center, powered by mduo, with a special webinar on October 29 at 7:00 PM ET...
On September 14, 2026, I attended AI and the Practice of Medicine: Examining Accountability and Responsibility in the AI Era in Washington, D.C...
Financial Planning for Physicians Click to Enlarge Physicians face unique financial challenges, from retirement planning and tax strategies to practice transitions and wealth preservation. Through MSSNY’s partnership with Altfest Personal Wealth Management, members have access to fiduciary guidance tailored to the realities of a medical career.
Upcoming MSSNY Webinars Support Physicians Across Every Career Stage Click to Enlarge October 27 Beyond the Office Visit: How Chronic Care Management Can Improve Care, Quality & Revenue. Learn how Chronic Care Management and other value-based care strategies can help independent practices extend support beyond
MSSNY’s Respiratory Viruses 2026–2027 Webinar, Replay Available Now Click to Enlarge As the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season unfolds, physicians face important decisions about influenza, COVID-19, and RSV prevention, vaccination, and treatment. MSSNY’s Respiratory Viruses 2026–2027 webinar, featuring Infectious Diseases Committee Chair William Valenti,
MSSNY Member Criticizes New Excellus Reimbursement Policy Click to Enlarge In a letter to the editor of the Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard (10/15), MSSNY member Dr. Brian Raphael discusses Modifier 25, a new Excellus BlueCross BlueShield reimbursement policy that "applies when a patient receives
Provider-Administered Drugs Webinar Update Click to Enlarge NYRx, the Medicaid Drug Program, will host an additional webinar on PADs (Provider-Administered Drugs) on Monday, November 9 at 10:00 AM. Physicians are welcome to attend. The presentation will share updates and provide additional information about resources and
Physician Input Needed! Click to Enlarge Physicians continue to report insurer payment delays that strain practice revenue, staffing, and administrative workflow. MSSNY is gathering input to support stronger Prompt Payment enforcement and help shape advocacy for the 2027 legislative session. Please complete the Prompt Payment survey
