Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees Attention all Yankees fans! From May 17th to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days. Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler, or a scrub top. Watch the Yankees
Register Now for the OCMS 2024 “Ask the Carriers” Conference The Onondaga County Medical Society’s “Ask the Carriers” conference brings together office administrators and insurance representatives to discuss best practices and policies. Join them on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Collegian Hotel (1060 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY).
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 we are a multicultural society
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 mandate does not hinder access
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 president of the Suffolk County
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 to remain alert and resilient
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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” positions. The FTC has estimated that
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 accomplished a plethora of important
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.
