PULSE 1/3/2025: NY Physicians Again Grateful to Gov. Hochul for Veto of Legislation that Would Have Expanded Awards in Wrongful Death Actions
NY Physicians Again Grateful to Gov. Hochul for Veto of Legislation that Would Have Expanded Awards in Wrongful Death Actions Click to Enlarge "The physicians of New York State are once again sincerely grateful to Governor Hochul for her veto of legislation that
PULSE 12/20/2024: Key Trends Affecting Health Care in Monroe County
Key Trends Affecting Health Care in Monroe County Click to Enlarge Dr. Hemant Kalia, the Medical Society of the State of New York's commissioner of communications, explores key trends affecting health care in Monroe County, including consolidation among health systems and
PULSE 12/20/2024: Texas Sues N.Y. Doctor Over Abortion Pill Prescription
Texas Sues N.Y. Doctor Over Abortion Pill Prescription Click to Enlarge A Texas lawsuit filed against New York physician Dr. Maggie Carpenter for prescribing abortion-inducing medication is one of the first legal challenges to shield laws designed to protect physicians providing
PULSE 12/20/2024: MSSNY’s Cohen Urges Congress to Act on Medicare Reimbursement
MSSNY's Cohen Urges Congress to Act on Medicare Reimbursement Click to Enlarge As the year-end deadline approaches, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recently concluded discussions on physician reimbursement for 2026 without addressing the impending 2.8% cut starting Jan. 1. This cut,
PULSE 12/13/2024: MSSNY Member: Liability Bill Would Limit Patient Care Access
MSSNY Member: Liability Bill Would Limit Patient Care Access Click to Enlarge Dr. Rick Weinstein, a Medical Society of the State of New York member and president of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto legislation
PULSE 12/13/2024: Hochul Continues to Weigh Grieving Families Act
Hochul Continues to Weigh Grieving Families Act Click to Enlarge The Grieving Families Act, which would allow families to sue for emotional damages in wrongful death cases, is before Gov. Kathy Hochul for the third consecutive year, and she has not indicated whether
PULSE 12/6/2024: Opinion: Lawmakers must pass Medical Aid in Dying Act
Opinion: Lawmakers must pass Medical Aid in Dying Act Click to Enlarge The Medical Aid in Dying Act, which is supported by more than 50 organizations including the Medical Society of the State of New York, has been pending for a decade
PULSE 11/22/2024: MSSNY’s Cohen on 2024 Power Players in Health Care list
MSSNY's Cohen on 2024 Power Players in Health Care list Click to Enlarge The PoliticsNY and amNY Metro 2024 Power Players in Health Care list includes Dr. Jerome Cohen, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York. Cohen
PULSE 11/15/2024: MSSNY Advocates for Physicians, Patient Care
MSSNY Advocates for Physicians, Patient Care Click to Enlarge 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
PULSE 11/08/2024: Malpractice Caps, Physician Liability, and the Challenge of Recruitment in New York
Malpractice Caps, Physician Liability, and the Challenge of Recruitment in New York Click to Enlarge The complex relationship between malpractice legislation and physician recruitment is under renewed scrutiny as states wrestle with rising malpractice verdicts and their impacts on healthcare costs
