Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa to Those Who Celebrate! Click to Enlarge As Christmas and Kwanzaa are celebrated, MSSNY is grateful for the dedication, resilience, and humanity that define New York physicians. These holidays offer time to reflect on themes that resonate deeply
The Collective Physician Voice Can Shape History Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On Dec 17, New York State announced that a deal had been struck that would make it the 13th State to allow Medical Aid in Dying. New York is the first state in which the
Governor Hochul is to be praised for signing into law the Medical Aid in Dying legislation, which encompasses significant negotiated changes. These include placing further restrictions and requirements around the circumstances for when this extraordinary measure can be requested by a patient […]
Start 2026 With Clarity and Confidence Click to Enlarge Review contracts, compliance, and upcoming renewals with Norris McLaughlin’s healthcare legal team. MSSNY members enjoy discounted rates. Connect with Legal Experts →
Earn CME This Holiday Season Click to Enlarge MSSNY physicians can now access 70+ CME courses anytime, including Infection Control, Pain Management, and the entire Women Physicians Leadership Academy series. Streamline requirements and stay compliant on your schedule.
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
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
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
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
