Combating Insurance Administrative Burdens in New York Click to Enlarge Colleagues: One of the most persistent challenges for physicians practicing in New York is navigating the administrative burden imposed by health insurance companies. In many regions, a small number of insurers dominate the market, creating an effective
Preserving Physician-Led Care in New York Click to Enlarge Colleagues: The quality of patient care in New York depends on the expertise, training, and leadership of physicians. Over the past two decades, New York has seen ongoing debates about expanding the scope of practice for
A Commitment to Physicians and Patients Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I am deeply honored to serve as the next President of the Medical Society of the State of New York. This appointment represents the culmination of more than 20 years of engagement in our Society—from
Our Patients Need and Deserve Physician-Led Healthcare Click to Enlarge Colleagues:As New York policymakers continue discussions surrounding the state budget and broader health care policy, one principle should remain central to every proposal: protecting patients by preserving physician-led care.Patient care depends on a team of dedicated professionals.
American Healthcare Doesn’t Lack Money. It Lacks Alignment. Click to Enlarge Colleagues: We now spend roughly $14,500 per person per year — about $5 trillion nationally — yet the average American pays only about $1,500 out of pocket in a given year. That disconnect matters.
Don’t Blame Doctors for a System Insurers Designed Click to Enlarge Colleagues: The New York Health Plan Association’s recent op-ed that compared Medicaid billing and the IDR process to a plumber’s charges for a leaky faucet makes for a catchy headline. It also fundamentally misrepresents
Legislature Must Reject Budget Proposals that Will Harm Patient Access to Needed Care Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I delivered testimony this week to a joint Senate-Assembly hearing panel examining the Healthcare and Medicaid proposals in the 2026-27 Executive Budget. While my testimony highlighted some positive
Good AI vs. Bad AI: Why New York Physicians Must Lead on Augmented Intelligence Click to Enlarge Colleagues: Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in medicine. It is already embedded in our practices, influencing clinical documentation, research, insurance determinations, and even prescribing decisions. The question
Gov. Hochul’s Budget Presents Big Challenges for Physician Community Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On Tuesday, Governor Hochul released one of the most challenging budgets for the physician community in many years. This budget seeks to legislate through the power of the purse items such as
Gov Hochul’s State of the State Address Click to Enlarge Colleagues: We appreciate Governor Hochul’s focus in this week’s State of the State message on protecting the ability of our patients to receive needed care, including efforts to protect subsidized health insurance coverage, ensure New
