A Victory for Physicians: Cigna Delays Implementation of Medical Records Requirement Colleagues: Recently MSSNY began getting calls and emails from members about receipt of a letter from Cigna advising them that as of 5/25/23, any claim with the modifier 25 when billed with E/M CPT codes 99212 – 99215 must include medical records for processing.
Please Urge Your Legislators to Protect Our Healthcare Safety Net by Preventing Massive Liability Expansion! As we head into the final week of the Legislative Session, physicians are again urged to contact their Senator, as well as Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, to ask that S.6636 not be advanced. A slightly modified version of the wrongful death lawsuit
1 in 3 Physicians Previously Sued in Their Career Nearly half of physicians age 55 and over have been sued in an inefficient system where most claims are dropped or decided in favor of physicians. A new analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA) finds the possibility of being sued during a career in medicine
Celebrate Culture and Heritage with the New York Yankees! Now that the highly successful 2023 Healthcare Appreciation Week has concluded, the Yankees want to extend their gratitude by offering more amazing, discounted tickets. Experience the rich tapestry of cultures and root for the Yankees: Italian Heritage Week Irish Heritage Weekend Hispanic Heritage Week Union Weekend
Parag Mehta, MD, MACP Honored by Crain’s MSSNY’s Immediate Past President, Dr. Parag Mehta was honored by Crain’s as one of This Year’s Notable Healthcare Leaders. “Committed to patient care and quality, he has marshaled a collaborative team approach to care, working with physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals to provide the
NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program On June 7th @ 7:30 am the NYRx Education & Outreach team will host MSSNY for a training webinar that focuses on different areas of the NYRx Program. No registration is required. We look forward to engaging with you! Key Topics include, but are not limited to: NYRx, the Medicaid
MSSNY Webinars Looking to stay up to date on the latest developments in healthcare technology? Don't miss our upcoming webinars featuring industry leaders and experts discussing the most pressing topics in healthcare today. 6/14: Insurance Credentialing and Enrollments 6/21: Medical Matters: Vector Borne Diseases: Prevention, Identification & Treatment Live Webinar 6/22: Should I Renegotiate My Employment Contract?
Are You Prepared for Your Next Contract Negotiation? A physician-founded and physician-driven company, Resolve is bringing change to employment contracts by providing data and transparency into the physician market. Using the most accurate data on compensation and other contract terms sourced from actual contracts, Resolve delivers the insights and expertise to help physicians negotiate for what they truly deserve
Is Your Wardrobe in Need of a Refresh? MSSNY members receive a 15% discount on full-priced Brooks Brothers merchandise at stores, by phone, and online. Login to your MSSNY account for details on how to save!
Medical Matters: Vector Borne Diseases: Prevention, Identification & Treatment Live Webinar Along with warmer weather, summer in New York also brings disease-carrying insects. Learn more about prevention, identification and treatment of vector borne diseases by registering now for the next Medical Matters webinar: Vector Borne Diseases: Prevention, Identification & Treatment on June 21st at 7:30am.
