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MSSNY Raises Concerns About PA Practice Bill Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York is expressing concerns about opposing legislation that would allow physician assistants who have more than 6,000 practice hours to operate without physician supervision. "We
Protect New York Physicians from Skyrocketing Liability Costs Click to Enlarge What’s Happening: S.4423/A.6063 would drastically expand wrongful death damages, with no cost controls or protections for physicians. Why It Matters for New York Physicians: Liability premiums could rise nearly 40%, threatening small practices and
Utility Medical Protections: Important Information for Physicians Click to Enlarge New York State law provides protections against utility shutoffs when service loss jeopardizes health. A simple letter can prevent dangerous service disconnections and help patients remain safe in their homes. Life-Support Equipment (LSE) Protections For patients who use any
AAMC Calls on Medical Schools to Strengthen Nutrition Education Click to Enlarge For physicians who treat the daily realities of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, nutrition isn’t an afterthought—it’s foundational. Recognizing this, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has issued a call to action urging U.S.
Medical Societies Urge Repeal of New Anthem Out-of-Network Policy Click to Enlarge Over 90 medical societies sent a letter (PDF) this week to Elevance Health President and CEO Gail Boudreaux, urging repeal of a policy that will reduce payment to participating hospitals when out-of-network physicians are used to