No Rest for the Weary Click to Enlarge Colleagues: With the big bill passed, one would think that there may be a pause for the health care system to absorb these changes. Unfortunately, the House of Medicine has no such luck. In a recent NY
Medicaid Funding Impact on NY's Healthcare Delivery System Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill into law. This comprehensive legislation encompasses healthcare, tax, and other initiatives that will profoundly impact the delivery of care for
If You Do X, I’m Going to Quit Click to Enlarge Colleagues:While I continue to be optimistic about what we can achieve as a profession, there is not a single statement that saps my energy more than “If you do x, I'm going to quit MSSNY.” As
Speaking Truth to Power Click to Enlarge Colleagues:This week, I had the opportunity to meet directly with members of the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees and its newly announced Executive Vice President, Dr. Jon Whyte. On behalf of New York’s physicians, I expressed—unequivocally—our deep frustration
Things Are Heating Up Click to Enlarge Colleagues: This week, both weather and policy have been heating up—literally and figuratively. With temperatures soaring past 90 degrees, we navigated the Suffolk County Gala, the final week of the New York State legislative session, the opening of
Let’s Defend the Practice of Medicine and the Patients We Serve Click to Enlarge Colleagues: Your elected leadership and staff are fully engaged as we approach the final stretch of the New York State Legislative Session. Simultaneously, we are preparing for the upcoming American Medical
A Week in the Life of the MSSNY President Click to Enlarge Colleagues:One of the best parts of serving as President of MSSNY is meeting with our members across the state and witnessing the incredible work being done by our Counties, Districts, Committees, AMA Delegation, and leadership.This
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
The Art and Science of Medicine is our North Star Click to Enlarge Colleagues: This week a framework agreement was reached on the NYS Budget, but many policy and spending details are still being negotiated. Next week’s President’s Corner message will be devoted to highlighting
Have You Been Abused by Health Insurance Companies? Click to Enlarge Colleagues: One of my goals during my term as MSSNY president is to improve communication with our members. Towards that aim, I want to encourage a dialogue that results in tangible benefits for our
