PULSE 10/16/2026: We Need Your Input!
We Need Your Input! Click to Enlarge Physicians continue to report insurer payment delays that strain practice revenue, staffing, and administrative workflow. MSSNY is gathering input to support stronger Prompt Payment enforcement and help shape advocacy for the 2027 legislative session.
PULSE 10/16/2026: Discussions Heat Up Regarding Federal Legislation Addressing IDR
Discussions Heat Up Regarding Federal Legislation Addressing IDR Click to Enlarge With various bills introduced before Congress to address challenges with the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process established under the No Surprises Act (NSA), physicians are urged to contact their legislators
PULSE 10/16/2026: Medicare Payment Reform Legislation Gains Additional New York Support
Medicare Payment Reform Legislation Gains Additional New York Support Click to Enlarge The recently introduced Patients First Act, H.R. 9693, picked up a third co-sponsor from the New York State Congressional delegation this week. Representative Tim Kennedy (Erie County) joined
PULSE 10/9/2026: We Need Your Input!
We Need Your Input! Click to Enlarge Physicians continue to report insurer payment delays that strain practice revenue, staffing, and administrative workflow. MSSNY is gathering input to support stronger Prompt Payment enforcement and help shape advocacy for the 2027 legislative session. Please
PULSE 10/9/2026: When Physicians Step Into the Community: Grand Island Cares Shows the Power of Local Action
When Physicians Step Into the Community: Grand Island Cares Shows the Power of Local Action Click to Enlarge What happens when physicians, medical students, emergency responders, medical societies and community members come together with one goal—to help people know what to do
PULSE 10/9/2026: Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action Click to Enlarge NY County Medical Society Advocacy in Action Pictured (top row, left to right): Paul N. Orloff, MD, with State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair of the Senate Committee on Higher Education; Dr. Orloff with
PULSE 10/2/2026: Physician Input Needed for 2027 NYS Legislative Session
Physician Input Needed for 2027 NYS Legislative Session Click to Enlarge As MSSNY gears up for the 2027 New York State legislative session, we need your help! To help inform our 2027 legislative policy agenda, please take a few minutes to
PULSE 10/2/2026: Take Our Survey on Prompt Payment Complaint Response Times
Take Our Survey on Prompt Payment Complaint Response Times Click to Enlarge Physicians regularly report to MSSNY about substantial delays in receiving payments from insurers for care delivered to their patients. New York has a Prompt Payment law enforced by the Department
PULSE 9/25/2026: Physician Input Needed for 2027 NYS Legislative Session
Physician Input Needed for 2027 NYS Legislative Session Click to Enlarge As MSSNY gears up for the 2027 New York State legislative session, we need your help! Please take a few minutes to take the 2027 legislative survey. If the hyperlink above
PULSE 9/25/2026: Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action Click to Enlarge Physicians, community leaders, and elected officials come together at the Erie County Medical Society Legislative Breakfast to discuss key issues affecting medicine and patient care in New York. MSSNY President Dr. Mark Adams
