PULSE 1/16/2026: Governor Targets No-Fault Fraud, Vaccination & Prior Authorization in State of the State Message
Governor Targets No-Fault Fraud, Vaccination & Prior Authorization in State of the State Message Click to Enlarge Listen Here
PULSE 1/16/2026: Jakubowicz Discusses Implementation of Medical Aid in Dying
Jakubowicz Discusses Implementation of Medical Aid in Dying Click to Enlarge MSSNY President Dr. David Jakubowicz discusses the implementation of medical aid in dying once Gov. Kathy Hochul signs the measure into law. Jakubowicz covers factors that will need to be considered as the program
PULSE 1/16/2026: Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery
Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery Click to Enlarge For New York physicians balancing complex clinical demands with leadership responsibilities, appointments like this underscore the importance of physician-led care within hospital systems. MSSNY is proud to congratulate Dr. Ramin Rak, an attending neurosurgeon and senior partner
PULSE 1/16/2026: Advocacy Day: Fight Prior Authorization
Advocacy Day: Fight Prior Authorization Click to Enlarge Join MSSNY in Albany on March 10 to push back on prior authorization delays, protect IDR payments, and fight malpractice cost spikes, issues hitting your workflow and revenue daily. Stand with colleagues to protect patient access. Register Now
PULSE 1/16/2026: Governor Advances State of the State
Governor Advances State of the State Click to Enlarge Governor Hochul gave her annual State of the State Message this week, identifying legislation she will be advancing this Legislative Session, including through the Executive Budget Proposal to be released next Tuesday, January 20 (which will itself contain
PULSE 1/16/2026: Registration Now Open for CME Series on Pain Management, Palliative Care & Addiction as Required by New York State Statute
Registration Now Open for CME Series on Pain Management, Palliative Care & Addiction as Required by New York State Statute Click to Enlarge February 11th & 25th and, March 11th These webinars are being offered FREE OF CHARGE ONLY to MSSNY members. The Medical Society of
PULSE 1/16/2026: Workers’ Compensation Proposed Fee Schedule
Workers' Compensation Proposed Fee Schedule Click to Enlarge For the first time in several years, the NYS Workers' Compensation Board has proposed updating the WC Fee Schedule, which can be found here. Of note, the Board is proposing to increase payments for E&M codes. However, there
