Action Required: NYS Mandates Electronic CMS-1500 Billing by August 1 Click to Enlarge Effective August 1, 2025, the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) will require health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically, through a Board-approved electronic submission partner. But don’t wait! All providers are encouraged
State Budget Passes with $100 Million in Benefits to NY Physicians Click to Enlarge Colleagues: The state budget passed this week with numerous problematic items removed from the final version. That adds up to $100 million in benefits to NY physicians—a wonderful ROI for your MSSNY dues. The New York
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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 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
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 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
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.
Meet Dr. Subhash Chandra, a dedicated International Medical Graduate (IMG) making a difference in New York’s healthcare. In this Member Spotlight Q&A, Dr. Chandra talks about his journey, the hurdles he’s faced, and how his expertise is improving care for patients statewide. Explore his story and the importance of IMGs in shaping our healthcare system.
