Registration Now Open: Public Health! What is it Good For?
Registration Now Open: Public Health! What is it Good For? Join a group of public health experts on June 12th at 7:30am for the next Medical Matters webinar, Public Health! What is it Good For? This webinar will be a panel discussion with Dr. William Valenti, Dr. Arthur Cooper and
Advance Your Medical Career with the MSSNY Career Center!
Advance Your Medical Career with the MSSNY Career Center! Ready for a new career opportunity? The MSSNY Career Center is your premier job board for medical professionals. Whether you are looking to find your next great job or hire top talent, we've got you covered. Search thousands of listings and
Digital RFAI Availity Training Now Available
Digital RFAI Availity Training Now Available Anthem has partnered with Availity to offer self-paced training for administrators on updating Medical Attachment registration and enhancing claims processing speed through Digital RFAI. Care providers can now receive faster notifications for additional document requests via Availity Essentials. Administrators can access on-demand training, while associates have an
Statement by MSSNY President Dr. Jerome Cohen Urging Caution on Proposed CDPHP-Excellus “Affiliation”
Statement by MSSNY President Dr. Jerome Cohen Urging Caution on Proposed CDPHP-Excellus “Affiliation” “We urge great caution by the various regulatory authorities charged with review of the proposed takeover of CDPHP by Lifetime, already the parent company of Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Univera. Both CDPHP and Excellus have
Despite Previous Vetoes, Revised Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Legislation Again Moving Through Legislature
Despite Previous Vetoes, Revised Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Legislation Again Moving Through Legislature Physicians must again contact their legislators Reducing Medical Liability Costs (p2a.co) to oppose legislation (A.9232-B/S.8485-B) that would significantly expand liability against physicians and hospitals in wrongful death lawsuits. The bill has advanced to the floor of the Senate and
MSSNY President: Lobbying Can Take a Variety of Forms
MSSNY President: Lobbying Can Take a Variety of Forms More physicians are advocating for their profession on issues including reimbursement, prior authorization, cybersafety and physician shortages. Medical Society of the State of New York President Dr. Jerome Cohen is among those advocates, saying "It's one thing to fight directly with
Bill to Expand Wrongful Death Statute Opposed by MSSNY
Bill to Expand Wrongful Death Statute Opposed by MSSNY The Medical Society of the State of New York and several other specialty societies oppose legislation before state lawmakers that would expand the state's wrongful death statute and make it easier for people to file such claims over issues including emotional
All Politics is Local
All Politics is Local Colleagues: During my first month as your MSSNY President, I have interviewed with the NY Times, NPR Radio, and Crain’s Business Review. But it is the interview I did last week with Medscape that inspired this week’s Pulse message. Question: How can local physicians make their
AMPAC Announces In-Person 2024 Campaign School for Aspiring Political Leaders
AMPAC Announces In-Person 2024 Campaign School for Aspiring Political Leaders AMPAC is excited to announce that the 2024 Campaign School will return in person from July 25 to 28 at the AMA offices in Washington, DC! Running an effective campaign can be the difference between winning and losing a race. That’s why the
The Physicians Foundation Calls for Convergence of Efforts to Address Drivers of Health
The Physicians Foundation Calls for Convergence of Efforts to Address Drivers of Health The Physicians Foundation has announced an urgent call to address the critical state of U.S. health care by focusing on drivers of health (DOH) such as food security and transportation access. This initiative aims to improve patient
