New Medicare Claims Guidance from CMS Click to Enlarge The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Medicare claims hold guidance to Medicare Administrative Contractors, which is copied below. The AMA had been communicating with CMS behind the scenes and urging the agency to clarify its guidance
Governor Signs and Vetoes Numerous Healthcare Mandate Bills Click to Enlarge Numerous bills of interest and consequences to physicians were acted on by Governor Hochul this past week. One bill was signed eliminating a long-standing physician reporting requirement, and two others vetoed that would have
NY Rangers Healthcare Appreciation Night Click to Enlarge Celebrate healthcare workers with the Rangers! The New York Rangers will host Healthcare Appreciation Night on Monday, January 12 when the team takes on the Seattle Kraken. Each ticket package includes a game ticket and $15 food/beverage credit! For
Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS Loans Ending Soon — Plan Ahead with MSSNY’s College Ave Partner Click to Enlarge Significant changes to Federal Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS Loans will take effect July 1, 2026, impacting how graduate students and parents fund education. MSSNY’s member benefit
Dr. Douglas DeLong, Educator and MSSNY Member, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Click to Enlarge MSSNY congratulates Douglas DeLong, MD, MACP, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (NYACP). The award was presented at a reception in Albany, NY,
Stay Informed, Stay Protected: Doctors Inc Returns on Malpractice & Hiring Click to Enlarge MSSNY concludes its Doctors Inc.: Beyond the Bedside education series this fall with a two-part webinar on Saturday, November 1, focusing on two vital topics for every physician: medical malpractice and
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 be notified when they are
