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Dr. Charles Lopresto Appointed Chief Medical Officer at Silvercrest Center Click to Enlarge MSSNY proudly recognizes Dr. Charles Lopresto, a member since 2018 and Councilor of the Organized Medical Staff Section, on his appointment as Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Services at The Silvercrest
Capital Update: January 30, 2026 Click to Enlarge MSSNY Urges that State Budget Not Be Balanced on the Backs of New York’s Dedicated PhysiciansGovernor Announces New Student Loan Repayment Program for Health Care Workers Including Primary Care Physicians and Psychiatrists
Join Us for MSSNY Physician Advocacy Day Click to Enlarge MSSNY’s Physician Advocacy Day will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Meeting Room 6 of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, from 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The timing is deliberate: both the
Rising Health Insurance Costs Put New Pressure on Physician Practices—MSSNY Offers Member Support Click to Enlarge Key Point / Outcome: Employer-sponsored health insurance costs rose 6% in 2025 and are projected to increase another 6.7% in 2026, outpacing wage growth and inflation. Why
Dr. Hari Shukla Receives Key to the City of New York Click to Enlarge On December 29, 2025, Dr. Hari Shukla, pediatrician, educator, humanitarian, and MSSNY member since 2019, received the Key to the City of New York from former Mayor Eric Adams. The former Mayor called