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Why Do So Many Doctors Embrace Superstitions and Rituals? In the high-stakes world of medicine, where the precision of science meets the unpredictability of human health, physicians are finding comfort and control in rituals and superstitions, a phenomenon deeply rooted in the profession’s culture. At Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, operation room numbers skip

Has the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack Impacted Your Practice? Take our Survey Now! MSSNY has been fighting with insurers and advocating physicians’ interests with regulators and legislators regarding the recent cyber attack on Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group that processes a significant portion of the nation’s healthcare claims for payment. MSSNY has been working

Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Conference New York State physicians are invited to the “Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine” conference on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Einhorn Auditorium, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. This event, planned for the healthcare team, offers an opportunity to earn

New York State Health Advisory: Alert on Rising Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease Cases The New York State Department of Health has issued an advisory in response to a concerning rise in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease across the United States, a trend also observed within New York. With 121 cases reported from 2021 through

Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees Attention all Yankees fans! From May 17th to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days.  Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler, or a scrub top.  Watch the Yankees

MSSNY in Action: Expanding Nebulizer Treatment Coverage for NYS Medicaid Patients MSSNY was recently made aware by Lisa Chinnici from Panoram Pediatric office that NYS Medicaid would only cover one in-office nebulizer treatment per month. If multiple CPT codes were billed within a month, the patient would be denied coverage, resulting in a loss of

MSSNY 2024 House of Delegates & New York State Budget Watch  Listen to MSSNY’s April 4 podcast as MSSNY’s Senior Vice President & Chief Legislative Counsel Moe Auster updates physicians on the 2024 House of Delegates & New York State Budget Watch.

The Daily’s New Home We are excited to announce that The Daily is now published by SmartBrief. MSSNY members will never miss out on the trends, insights, and developments that will help you stay informed.  This past week, you should have started receiving The Daily Powered by SmartBrief every business day. Be sure to add

Need a Line of Credit Due to a Cash Flow Crisis Resulting from the Change Healthcare Cyber-Attack? MSSNY has arranged for designated teams at both Berkshire and Wells Fargo to assist you in securing funding quickly, thus streamlining the process and saving you time and effort. Berkshire and Wells Fargo options are detailed below. Berkshire:

Celebrating and Supporting Our Physicians on National Doctors’ Day Colleagues: Tomorrow is National Doctors’ Day, and we find ourselves at a critical juncture, not only to celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of our physicians, but also to spotlight the vital support systems that uphold them. At the forefront is the Committee for Physician Health (CPH),