New SCPA Signature for RHIO Participants Required by March 31, 2026 Click to Enlarge New York State recently approved the Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA), a new, common legal framework for all health care entities that participate in the Statewide Health Information Network (SHIN-NY). It establishes
New NYSDOH Rules Strengthen Physician and Community Input in Hospital Closure Decisions Click to Enlarge At its 2021 House of Delegates, MSSNY adopted policy (150.959) urging that there be meaningful local physician and patient input into proposals to close, downsize or re-purpose hospitals that could adversely
Assembly & Senate Pass Legislation to Protect Healthcare Workers in Emergency Settings Click to Enlarge Governor Hochul has signed into law legislation (A.203-B, Cruz/S.5294-B, Sepulveda) supported by MSSNY and the New York American College of Emergency Physicians to require hospitals to develop a violence prevention
MSSNY Resident and Fellow Section Dinner and Discussion Recap Click to Enlarge The MSSNY Resident and Fellow Section recently hosted a dinner and discussion with colleagues from Ceribell, the company behind the FDA-cleared point-of-care EEG system designed for rapid bedside detection of status epilepticus. Ceribell’s device
Behind the Mask: Dr. Hemant Kalia on Presence, Purpose, and the Practice of Medicine Click to Enlarge For physicians, medicine rarely stops at the exam room door. The mental preparation, emotional regulation, and quiet rituals that sustain often happen long before you see your first patient,
HEALR Program Opens: Loan Repayment Support for New York Physicians Serving High-Need Communities Click to Enlarge Key Point / Outcome: New York State has opened applications for the HEALR Program, a $48.3 million Medicaid workforce initiative offering substantial loan repayment. Why It Matters: Student debt continues
Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa to Those Who Celebrate! Click to Enlarge As Christmas and Kwanzaa are celebrated, MSSNY is grateful for the dedication, resilience, and humanity that define New York physicians. These holidays offer time to reflect on themes that resonate deeply
The Collective Physician Voice Can Shape History Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On Dec 17, New York State announced that a deal had been struck that would make it the 13th State to allow Medical Aid in Dying. New York is the first state in which the
Start 2026 With Clarity and Confidence Click to Enlarge Review contracts, compliance, and upcoming renewals with Norris McLaughlin’s healthcare legal team. MSSNY members enjoy discounted rates. Connect with Legal Experts →
Earn CME This Holiday Season Click to Enlarge MSSNY physicians can now access 70+ CME courses anytime, including Infection Control, Pain Management, and the entire Women Physicians Leadership Academy series. Streamline requirements and stay compliant on your schedule.
