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 10/16/2026: Presidents Corner
Recognizing International Medical Graduate Physicians Who Help Keep New York Healthy Click to Enlarge Colleagues:October 19-23 is International Medical Graduate (IMG) Recognition Week, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the thousands of physicians who received their medical education outside the United States
PULSE 10/08/2026: Lead With Purpose, Inspire with Skill
Lead With Purpose, Inspire with Skill Click to Enlarge Expand your leadership skills ahead of 2027. MSSNY members enjoy exclusive pricing on AAPL leadership courses that prepare physicians for executive success. Join AAPL →
PULSE 10/9/2026: MSSNY Tools to Help Navigate Campaign Season Noise
MSSNY Tools to Help Navigate Campaign Season Noise Click to Enlarge
PULSE 10/9/2026: Upcoming MSSNY Webinars Support Physicians Across Every Career Stage
Upcoming MSSNY Webinars Support Physicians Across Every Career Stage Click to Enlarge October 14 Vaccines and treatments for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV remain the most effective measures to reduce severe illness and hospitalization rates among eligible adult and pediatric patients.
PULSE 10/9/2026: A Warm Welcome to Our New September MSSNY Members!
A Warm Welcome to Our New September MSSNY Members! Click to Enlarge We are excited to have you as part of our physician community. We’re here to support you through advocacy, resources, education, and opportunities to connect with colleagues all
PULSE 10/9/2026: New Acute Low Back Pain Guideline and Free Resources for Physicians
New Acute Low Back Pain Guideline and Free Resources for Physicians Click to Enlarge AAPM recently released a new clinical practice guideline on the assessment and treatment of acute low back pain. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for adults experiencing acute
PULSE 10/9/2026: AMA Foundation 2027 Programs: Scholarship Applications and Award Nominations Now Open
AMA Foundation 2027 Programs: Scholarship Applications and Award Nominations Now Open Click to Enlarge The AMA Foundation would like to highlight two applications that are now open and accepting submissions. Medical Student Society Members: The AMA Foundation’s 2027 Physicians of
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

