PULSE 5/8/2026: Presidents Corner
NY Physicians Stress Final State Budget Must Reject Proposals that Impede Access to Care Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On Friday, I released the following statement to the press: "As the Legislature and Governor finalize the 2026–27 State Budget, it is
PULSE 5/1/2026: Presidents Corner
Building Meaningful Relationships with Legislators Benefits Physicians and Our Patients Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I recently attended a reception for State Senator Robert Ortt along with representatives from Erie County Medical Society (MSCE), including MSCE Executive Director of MSCE Kathy
PULSE 4/24/2026: Presidents Corner
Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement: A Broken System Click to Enlarge Colleagues:For more than two decades, physicians in New York and across the country have faced a reimbursement system that is increasingly unsustainable. The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which serves as the foundation
PULSE 4/17/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 4/10/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 4/3/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 3/13/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 3/6/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 2/20/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 2/13/2026: Presidents Corner
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
