Cultural Competence as Clinical Strength: Dr. Vilma Joseph’s Story Watch Video In MSSNY’s Resilience in Practice series, distinguished member Dr. Vilma Joseph demonstrates how cultural empathy is not just a value but a clinical asset. Her ability to bridge backgrounds and experiences fosters deeper trust and enhances
NYS Medicaid Enforcement Changes Prompt Provider Feedback Survey Click to Enlarge The New York State Drug User Health Working Group and Legal Action Center are interested in hearing from clinicians and the community regarding the recently enforced Medicaid Restricted Recipient Program and its impact on patients
Physician Practice Independence Declines Sharply Click to Enlarge A new AMA study reveals a continued decline in private physician practice ownership. In 2024, only 42.2% of U.S. physicians worked in wholly physician-owned practices, down from 60% in 2012. The majority now work for hospital systems,
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
