NPs Are Not the Same as Physicians Click to Enlarge Colleagues: Pay for a steak, but only get a hamburger. This does not sound like a fair deal to me. Yet this is what the Nurse Practitioners want with their recently filed class-action lawsuit. They want
MSSNY Presses New York Congressional Delegation Members for Urgently Needed Medicare Payment Reform Click to Enlarge MSSNY has been urging members of the New York Congressional Delegation to sign onto a bipartisan letter from Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), offering several potential permanent legislative
MSSNY Continues to Advocate for Changes to New Patient Financial Consent Requirement Scheduled for October 20 Implementation Click to Enlarge MSSNY continues to collaborate with numerous allies to advocate to the NYS Department of Health and Governor’s office for a delay in enforcement of well-intended, but
Governor Hochul Signs Safe Firearm Storage Legislation Into Law Click to Enlarge A measure aimed at promoting safe firearm storage across New York State was signed into law by Governor Hochul this week. Sponsored by Assemblymember Michael Benedetto and Senator Sherry Mayer, the goal of this measure is to increase
Patient Centered Medical Home Program Provides Pathway for Enhanced Care for Your Patients and Increased Medicaid Payments Click to Enlarge Did you know that the 2024-25 New York State Budget passed earlier this year included $148 million to increase payment rates for primary care delivered to your
MSSNY Participates in Nassau County Medical Society’s Annual Fall Legislative Day Click to Enlarge This week MSSNY staff joined physician leaders of the Nassau County Medical Society in its Fall virtual Legislative advocacy day meetings with members of the Nassau County Senate and Assembly delegation, as well
Why Are Medical Residents Unionizing? Click to Enlarge Across the U.S., medical residents are joining unions in record numbers, pushing for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. At the University of Vermont Medical Center, union efforts led to a significant pay raise and improved benefits, including
5 Key Takeaways for Physicians from the 2024 Election Click to Enlarge As the 2024 election approaches, healthcare policy is set to be a critical issue. The election outcome could have far-reaching implications for physicians and the healthcare industry, from drug pricing to telehealth. A divided
