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PULSE 5/1/2026: Capital Update May 1,2026
Capital Update May 1, 2026 Click to Enlarge Negotiations on the top-line issues holding up consideration of the State Budget have accelerated over the past week, pointing towards announcement of a Budget deal soon. In this regard, physicians must continue to advocate to their legislators on the several pressing
PULSE 5/1/2026: Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action Click to Enlarge From left to right are Dr. Natalka D. Stachiw, MSCE Vice President; Senator April N. M. Baskin; Dr. Stacey A. Watt, MSCE Past President and MSSNY Councilor, Ms. Audrey Watt, and Dr. Michael D. Merrill, MSCE President‑Elect. From left to right
PULSE 5/1/2026: New York Appellate Court Finds Lower Court Wrongly Permitted Expert Testimony Without Adequate Scientific Foundation; MSSNY & AMA Had Supported Case with Amicus
New York Appellate Court Finds Lower Court Wrongly Permitted Expert Testimony Without Adequate Scientific Foundation; MSSNY & AMA Had Supported Case with Amicus Click to Enlarge The New York Appellate Division, 2d Department, ruled this week that a lower court erred in allowing a plaintiff’s
PULSE 5/1/2026: New York’s IDR System Preserves Access to Care
New York’s IDR System Preserves Access to Care Click to Enlarge In a recent segment on Capitol Pressroom, MSSNY EVP Dr. Thomas Lee delivered a clear message: New York’s Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process is not broken—it is essential. At a time when insurers are pushing
PULSE 5/1/2026: Build Your Influence and Save on Physician Leadership Training
Build Your Influence and Save on Physician Leadership Training Click to Enlarge Leadership responsibilities are no longer optional. It is a part of daily practice. Whether guiding clinical teams, managing departments, or advocating for patients and colleagues, physicians are frequently asked to influence decisions in environments
PULSE 5/1/2026: MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation Update
MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation Update Click to Enlarge A federal antitrust lawsuit is currently underway against MultiPlan (recently rebranded to Claritev), a healthcare data firm, and major health insurance companies including UnitedHealth, Elevance (Anthem), Humana, Aetna, Cigna, and various Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
PULSE 5/1/2026: Presidents Corner
Building Meaningful Relationships with Legislators Benefits Physicians and Our Patients Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I recently attended a reception for State Senator Robert Ortt along with representatives from Erie County Medical Society (MSCE), including MSCE Executive Director of MSCE Kathy Van De Loo, MSSNY's Associate
