PULSE 1/3/2025: NY Physicians Outraged at Congress’ Inaction on Medicare
NY Physicians Outraged at Congress' Inaction on Medicare Click to Enlarge "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," MSSNY President Dr.
PULSE 1/3/2025: MSSNY Cited in Coverage of Wrongful Death Veto
MSSNY Cited in Coverage of Wrongful Death Veto Click to Enlarge In reporting on Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto of the Grieving Families Act, which would have increased plaintiff's awards in malpractice cases, Newsday highlighted the Medical Society of the State of
PULSE 1/3/2025: MSSNY President Praises Veto of Grieving Families Act
MSSNY President Praises Veto of Grieving Families Act Click to Enlarge Medical Society of the State of New York President Dr. Jerome Cohen applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto of the Grieving Families Act, saying it would have had "significant unintended consequences" for
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
