Free COVID-19 Test Kits Now Available for the Public Click to Enlarge The federal government has reopened its program for ordering free COVID-19 test kits. You can now request four free at-home test kits for your household by visiting COVIDtests.gov. With rising cases in certain areas,
Updated RSV Surveillance and Reporting Guidelines for 2024-2025 Season Click to Enlarge The New York State Department of Health has issued an updated advisory regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) surveillance and reporting requirements for the 2024-2025 season. Healthcare providers, laboratories, hospitals, and long-term care facilities are
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
MSSNY Continues to Advocate for Delay of New Patient Financial Consent Requirement Scheduled for October 20 Implementation Click to Enlarge MSSNY staff has continued to advocate to the NYS Department of Health and Governor’s office to urge a delay in enforcement as well as targeted legislative revisions
Supporting Physicians in Times of Need: Physicians' Home, Inc. Click to Enlarge Physicians' Home, Inc. is a charitable organization in New York dedicated to providing financial assistance to physicians and their families during challenging times for over 100 years. Recognizing that even the most accomplished physicians can
MSSNY Heart, Lung, Cancer Committee Develops a Return to Cancer Screening White Paper Click to Enlarge The members of the MSSNY Heart, Lung, Cancer Committee developed a white paper on the need for patients to “Return to Cancer Screening”. This paper, written by committee members Donna
How Does U.S. Healthcare Measure Up? Key Insights from the Commonwealth Fund's "Mirror, Mirror 2024" Report Click to Enlarge The latest Commonwealth Fund "Mirror, Mirror" report compares the health systems of 10 countries, including the U.S., offering valuable insights for physicians on the frontlines of patient care.
Enhance Your Alzheimer's Care Skills: Attend the AFA Educational Conference on Early Detection and Diagnosis Click to Enlarge The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) will host a vital educational conference, "Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection & Diagnosis Matter," on November 5, 2024, at the New York Academy of Medicine.
