MSSNY Supports Medical Aid in Dying
MSSNY Supports Medical Aid in Dying For the ninth year in a row, the New York Legislature is considering a bill covering medical aid in dying, a practice now supported by the Medical Society of the State of New York. MSSNY President Dr. Jerome Cohen says, "There's a recognition that
MSSNY Opposes Legislation to Expand Scope of Practice for PTs
MSSNY Opposes Legislation to Expand Scope of Practice for PTs The Medical Society of the State of New York and the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons are opposing legislation that would lift limitations on how long physical therapists can treat patients without a referral, noting that the current
Psychiatrist Hiring Key to Adequate Inpatient Mental Health Beds
Psychiatrist Hiring Key to Adequate Inpatient Mental Health Beds While mental health care providers applauded the state's $118 million 2024-25 budget allocation to fund a range of mental health services, progress toward meeting the growing demand for care has been slow. Psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Marino, a member of MSSNY and
Registration Now Open: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change
Registration Now Open: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change The visible effects of climate change are seemingly everywhere of late. Have you assessed yourself, your family, your staff, and your patients for the possible psychological impacts of climate change? Learn more about psychological reactions to be aware of and ways
Adirondack Records Management
Adirondack Records Management Specializes in business record storage and management, document scanning and conversion, confidential document destruction, and management programs that ensure retiring physicians’ records are in good hands for future needs. Business Record Storage and Management: Secure storage and efficient retrieval. Confidential Document Destruction Services: Compliant with HIPAA for
FTC Passes Rule to Prohibit Most Non-Compete Agreement – Questions Remain about Implementation
FTC Passes Rule to Prohibit Most Non-Compete Agreement – Questions Remain about Implementation This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a far-reaching final rule that would prohibit “non-compete” provisions in employment contracts. The final FTC rule exempted from these protections executives earning more than $151,164 annually who are in “policymaking”
State Budget Takes Steps to Protect Patient Access to Community-Based Physician Care
State Budget Takes Steps to Protect Patient Access to Community-Based Physician Care Colleagues: “We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.” ---- Benjamin Franklin, 1776 This past week, we saw the wisdom of Ben Franklin’s message. MSSNY, working together with numerous allies, has
Why Join MSSNY? Dr Patel Shares His Journey with Organized Medicine
Why Join MSSNY? Dr Patel Shares His Journey with Organized Medicine Dr. Patel shares his enriching experiences with MSSNY's mentors and networking events that have significantly advanced his medical career.
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State Budget Takes Steps to Protect Patient Access to Community-Based Physician Care
State Budget Takes Steps to Protect Patient Access to Community-Based Physician Care The final State Budget that passed over the weekend contains the following notable positive outcomes for physicians and the patients they treat: Continues for an additional 2 years the law supported by MSSNY that requires health insurers to
