NY Physicians Outraged at Congress’s Inaction on Medicare
It was bad enough that the original end of the year Congressional package didn’t fully stop the steep Medicare cuts that our nation’s dedicated physicians will face in 2025. […]
NY Physicians Concerned by Out-of-State Officials Acting Against NY Doctor Providing Reproductive Health Care Services
The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) is very concerned by the reports of out of state public officials bringing legal action against New York physicians seeking to provide reproductive health care services to their patients […]
New York Physicians Urge Gov Hochul to Veto Legislation that Would Expand Awards in Actions for Wrongful Death
The physicians of New York State are urging Governor Hochul to again veto legislation that would greatly expand the awards in actions for wrongful death. Governor Hochul has previously stood […]
MSSNY Calls on Congress to Stop Medicare Payment Cuts to Physicians Not Some of It, but the Entire Cut!!
New York’s physicians are alarmed by the patient access to care consequences of the latest version of legislation (A.9232-B/S.8485-B) that would exponentially expand damages awardable in wrongful death actions. […]
Governor Vetoes Legislation to Designate PAs as PCPs; Signs Legislation to Expand Functions of PAs Under Supervision
Governor Hochul has vetoed legislation (S.2124/A.7725) that would have permitted Physician Assistants (PAs) to be designated as “primary care practitioners” for Medicaid managed care (MMC) plans.
New Child Abuse Course Requirements: Implicit Bias, ACEs, and Virtual Interaction Protocols Due by April 2025
New Child Abuse Course Requirements: Implicit Bias, ACEs, and Virtual Interaction Protocols Due by April 2025 There are now additional requirements for the Child Abuse course that include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or
Member Spotlight, Dr. Vilma Joseph
Join us in celebrating Dr. Vilma A. Joseph, featured in our Member Spotlight. In this Q&A, Dr. Vilma A. Joseph shares his experiences, insights, and the contributions he’s made to enhance patient care in New York. Discover how Physicians like Dr. Vilma A. Joseph are pivotal to the state’s healthcare success.
Fighting for Physicians: Members of County and State Medical Societies Benefit from a Collective Voice in Albany
Fighting for Physicians: Members of County and State Medical Societies Benefit from a Collective Voice in Albany The Medical Society of the State of New York serves as a "collective voice for physicians," advocating for issues important to members and providing an effective platform for legislative change, says President Dr. Jerome Cohen. In addition
DOH Guidance: Patient Financial Consent Requirement Scheduled for October 20 Implementation “On Hold”
Thank you to the many physicians and practice staff who have used this link Revise Requirement to Obtain Patient Consent to Bill After Services Delivered (p2a.co) to send communications to DOH […]
October 25, Member Spotlight
Join us in celebrating Dr. Sumir Sahgal, a remarkable International Medical Graduate (IMG) featured in our Member Spotlight. In this Q&A, Dr. Sahgal shares his experiences, insights, and the contributions he’s made to enhance patient care in New York. Discover how IMGs like Dr. Sahgal are pivotal to the state’s healthcare success.
