PULSE 2/6/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 1/23/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 1/16/2026: Presidents Corner
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
PULSE 12/19/2025: Presidents Corner
The Collective Physician Voice Can Shape History Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On Dec 17, New York State announced that a deal had been struck that would make it the 13th State to allow Medical Aid in Dying. New York is the
PULSE 11/21/2025: Presidents Corner
Click to Enlarge Colleagues: This is not just another President's Corner—it’s a call for your immediate action. The Grieving Families Act (S4423/A6063), a bill that will wreak havoc on New York’s healthcare system, has LANDED on the Governor’s desk. If
PULSE 11/21/2025: Presidents Corner
Click to Enlarge Colleagues: MSSNY acted quickly and brought forth a resolution last week to the American Medical Association to fight Anthem's attempt to throw non-participating physicians off medical staffs by penalizing these hospitals financially, leading to care fragmentation and an end run
PULSE 11/7/2025: Presidents Corner
Anthem’s Attempt to Force Physicians Into Network Participation Click to Enlarge Colleagues: Another week, another attempt by a health insurer to throw sand in the gears of health care delivery. A group of MSSNY physician members brought the latest challenge to our
PULSE 10/24/2025: Presidents Corner
MSSNY Fights for New York Physicians: Pushing Back Against Aetna’s Downcoding Policy Click to Enlarge Colleagues: MSSNY is pushing back against Aetna’s new downcoding policy, which automatically reduces the level of Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes on physician claims without reviewing
PULSE 10/24/2025: Presidents Corner
Benefits of Membership Click to Enlarge Colleagues:Your MSSNY leadership has engaged in productive dialogue with CIGNA over their recent announcement of a downcoding policy. As a result, CIGNA has indicated that they will comply with New York State laws requiring physicians to
PULSE 10/17/2025: Presidents Corner
Whiplash Click to Enlarge Colleagues: As of October 17, we have now spent all of October under a government shutdown and MSSNY leadership and staff have been working tirelessly to understand its implications for your practice and your patients. As
