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PULSE 1/16/2026: Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery
Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery Click to Enlarge For New York physicians balancing complex clinical demands with leadership responsibilities, appointments like this underscore the importance of physician-led care within hospital systems. MSSNY is proud to congratulate Dr. Ramin Rak, an attending neurosurgeon and senior partner
PULSE 1/16/2026: Advocacy Day: Fight Prior Authorization
Advocacy Day: Fight Prior Authorization Click to Enlarge Join MSSNY in Albany on March 10 to push back on prior authorization delays, protect IDR payments, and fight malpractice cost spikes, issues hitting your workflow and revenue daily. Stand with colleagues to protect patient access. Register Now
PULSE 1/16/2026: Governor Advances State of the State
Governor Advances State of the State Click to Enlarge Governor Hochul gave her annual State of the State Message this week, identifying legislation she will be advancing this Legislative Session, including through the Executive Budget Proposal to be released next Tuesday, January 20 (which will itself contain
PULSE 1/16/2026: Poster Symposium Judges Needed
Poster Symposium Judges Needed Click to Enlarge Are you attending MSSNY’s House of Delegates? Would you be interested in serving as an in-person Judge at this year’s symposium? We can certainly use your assistance. Judging for the Symposium will be held from 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM on
PULSE 1/16/2026: Registration Now Open for CME Series on Pain Management, Palliative Care & Addiction as Required by New York State Statute
Registration Now Open for CME Series on Pain Management, Palliative Care & Addiction as Required by New York State Statute Click to Enlarge February 11th & 25th and, March 11th These webinars are being offered FREE OF CHARGE ONLY to MSSNY members. The Medical Society of
PULSE 1/16/2026: Workers’ Compensation Proposed Fee Schedule
Workers' Compensation Proposed Fee Schedule Click to Enlarge For the first time in several years, the NYS Workers' Compensation Board has proposed updating the WC Fee Schedule, which can be found here. Of note, the Board is proposing to increase payments for E&M codes. However, there
PULSE 1/16/2026: Physicians Life Income Plan: A Financial Planning Tool Designed for New York Physicians
Physicians Life Income Plan: A Financial Planning Tool Designed for New York Physicians Click to Enlarge Key Point / Outcome: MSSNY members have access to the Physicians Life Income Plan, a financial planning program built specifically for physicians seeking greater control over retirement income, taxes,
