PULSE 8/21/2026: New York Moves to Finalize Overhaul of Out-Of-Network Billing Dispute Process
New York Moves to Finalize Overhaul of Out-Of-Network Billing Dispute Process Click to Enlarge Crain's New York Business [8/19] reports that the New York Department of Financial Services has moved "to finalize the controversial overhaul of a process that settles
PULSE 8/14/2026: New York Launches Overhaul Of Insurer Payment Dispute Resolution Process
New York Launches Overhaul Of Insurer Payment Dispute Resolution Process Click to Enlarge Politico Pro (8/13, Cordero) reported the New York Department of Financial Services has begun an "overhaul" of the state's healthcare "payment dispute resolution process, a proposal
PULSE Pulse 6/5/2026: Proposed New York State Bill Would Allow PAs to Practice Without Physician Supervision
Proposed New York State Bill Would Allow PAs to Practice Without Physician Supervision Click to Enlarge The New York State of Politics (6/2, Neuman) reports, "As a stand-alone bill sponsored in both the state Senate and Assembly, the
PULSE 4/10/2026: MSSNY Leadership in the News
MSSNY Leadership in the News Click to Enlarge Recent media coverage highlights include MSSNY leadership achievements: Rochester Business Journal (04/03/26): MSSNY President Dr. Mark Adams was highlighted in coverage of his role as President of the New York
PULSE 4/3/2026: MSSNY Adopts Policy to Protect Private Practice Physicians in Hospital Mergers
MSSNY Adopts Policy to Protect Private Practice Physicians in Hospital Mergers Click to Enlarge MSSNY adopted policy to protect admitting and surgical privileges of private practice physicians amid the proposed Maimonides–NYC Health + Hospitals merger. The policy also
PULSE 3/20/2026: Experts, MSSNY Counsel Discuss Toll of Malpractice Suits
Experts, MSSNY Counsel Discuss Toll of Malpractice Suits Click to Enlarge Physicians often feel shock, fear, self-doubt, anger, and a sense of betrayal when sued for malpractice, says Annia Raja, a psychologist who specializes in therapy for physicians. But David Vozza,
PULSE 3/20/2026: Jakubowicz: The Importance Of Preserving Physician-Led Care
Jakubowicz: The Importance Of Preserving Physician-Led Care Click to Enlarge A physician-led approach to health care is crucial for patient safety and high-quality care, writes Dr. David Jakubowicz, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York, who notes
PULSE 3/20/2026: MSSNY president: IDR system crucial for fair payment resolutions
MSSNY president: IDR system crucial for fair payment resolutions Click to Enlarge Dr. David Jakubowicz, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York, writes in a letter to the editor that New York's "baseball arbitration" model for
PULSE 3/13/2026: IDR Proposal Could Diminish Physicians’ Leverage
IDR Proposal Could Diminish Physicians' Leverage Click to Enlarge Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed overhaul of New York's Independent Dispute Resolution process is sparking a debate between health insurers and providers. The proposal could save $56 million by removing Medicaid claims from
PULSE 3/13/2026: N.Y. Lawmakers Reject Hochul’s Surprise Billing Reform
N.Y. Lawmakers Reject Hochul's Surprise Billing Reform Click to Enlarge State lawmakers in New York have recommended rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed reforms to the surprise medical billing dispute process, choosing to maintain the current system despite arguments
