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
PULSE 3/6/2026: MSSNY President Offers Allergy Season Advice
MSSNY President Offers Allergy Season Advice Click to Enlarge While the ongoing frigid temperatures have delayed the start of the spring allergy season, Medical Society of the State of New York President and otolaryngologist Dr. David Jakubowicz offers
PULSE 2/27/2026: MSSNY Councilor Discusses ASPS Policy on Gender Surgery
MSSNY Councilor Discusses ASPS Policy on Gender Surgery Click to Enlarge Medical Society of the State of New York Councilor Dr. Scot Glasberg discusses his experiences and complexities in the realm of gender surgery for minors. Glasberg, a plastic surgeon
PULSE 2/13/2026: Insurance Barriers Create Challenges for Practices, Patient Care
Insurance Barriers Create Challenges for Practices, Patient Care Click to Enlarge Independent physician practices face challenges in large part because of barriers imposed by the insurance industry, write Dr. Thomas Lee, executive vice president at the Medical Society
PULSE 1/16/2026: Jakubowicz Discusses Implementation of Medical Aid in Dying
Jakubowicz Discusses Implementation of Medical Aid in Dying Click to Enlarge MSSNY President Dr. David Jakubowicz discusses the implementation of medical aid in dying once Gov. Kathy Hochul signs the measure into law. Jakubowicz covers factors that will need to
PULSE 1/9/2026: MSSNY President Shares Advice on Protecting Children from Illness
MSSNY President Shares Advice on Protecting Children from Illness Click to Enlarge MSSNY President Dr. David Jakubowicz offers advice for parents to protect children from respiratory illnesses during the peak season. He discusses which illnesses to watch for, when
PULSE 12/12/2025: MSSNY: Grieving Families Act Would Have Added Liabilities for Practices
MSSNY: Grieving Families Act Would Have Added Liabilities for Practices Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York opposed the Grieving Families Act, noting that it would have added significant liabilities for medical practices, a
PULSE 12/5/2025: MSSNY Calls For Veto of Grieving Families Act
MSSNY Calls For Veto of Grieving Families Act Click to Enlarge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to veto the Grieving Families Act for the fourth consecutive year; the legislation is largely the same as the version she rejected last year.
PULSE 12/5/2025: Jakubowicz: Liability Costs Will Surge Under Grieving Families Act
Jakubowicz: Liability Costs Will Surge Under Grieving Families Act Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York has raised concerns about the Grieving Families Act, citing actuarial studies that show a 40% increase in
