PULSE 10/30/2026: Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action Click to Enlarge On October 15th, Dr. Thomas Lee, MSSNY EVP, and Dr. Charles Lopresto, Vice-Chair of MSSNY’s Legislative Committee, co-hosted a MSSNYPAC reception for Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (NY Senate District 11, Queens) in Dr. Lopresto’s apartment
PULSE 10/30/2026: MSSNYPAC Endorsements for Election
MSSNYPAC Endorsements for Election Click to Enlarge At its September 17 meeting, the MSSNY Council affirmed MSSNYPAC’s recommendations to endorse 39 candidates who have demonstrated strong support for issues affecting New York physicians and their patients. MSSNYPAC’s state and federal
PULSE 10/23/2026: Physician Input Needed!
Physician Input Needed! 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 10/23/2026: Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action Click to Enlarge MSSNY-PAC co-hosted a reception for Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security, and Military Affairs, and a member of the Senate Committees on Labor, Women’s Issues, and Disabilities. Pictured
PULSE 10/23/2026: MSSNYPAC Endorsements for Election
MSSNYPAC Endorsements for Election Click to Enlarge At its September 17 meeting, the MSSNY Council affirmed MSSNYPAC’s recommendations to endorse 39 candidates who have demonstrated strong support for issues affecting New York physicians and their patients. MSSNYPAC’s state and federal candidate
PULSE 10/23/2026: Workers’ Comp Board Enacts Regulations to Increase Deposition Fees Starting in 2027
Workers' Comp Board Enacts Regulations to Increase Deposition Fees Starting in 2027 Click to Enlarge The New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) has adopted regulations effective January 1, 2027, that increase the fees when a physician participates in a deposition
PULSE 10/23/2026: MSSNY Urges Support for H.R. 9693 (Patients First Act)
MSSNY Urges Support for H.R. 9693 (Patients First Act) Click to Enlarge MSSNY is urging members of the New York Congressional delegation to cosponsor the bipartisan Patients First Act (H.R. 9693), a comprehensive, bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House
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
