Health Equity at the Forefront: Commissioner McDonald's Vision for New York's Public Health At the recent House of Delegates meeting in Uniondale, New York, Dr. James McDonald, the state's Health Commissioner, presented a compelling vision centered around the theme of health equity as a foundational element in the functioning of the State Health Department. Dr.
MSSNY’s House of Delegates Passes Significant New Policy, Including Support for Medical Aid in Dying At its annual meeting last weekend, MSSNY’s House of Delegates passed significant new policy, including: Support for Medical Aid in Dying Addressing the Historical Injustices of Anatomical Specimen Use Guiding Principles for the Healthcare of Migrants Asking NYS to Expand
House of Delegates 2024 Photo Gallery Check out our video slideshow featuring highlights from this past weekend's MSSNY House of Delegates. And explore the photo gallery below to relive the memorable moments and see all the action. Enjoy the sights and insights from the event!
Carmella the Cow Crowned MSSNY’s Cutest Pet Moooove over cats and dogs, Carmella the Cow is the winner of the Sellers Insurance Cutest Pet Contest at MSSNY’s HOD. Our very own Heather Lopez, VP of Physician Payment and Practice, is the lucky recipient of a Chewy gift card. Congrats, Heather!
Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Conference New York State physicians are invited to the “Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine” conference on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Einhorn Auditorium, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. This event, planned for the healthcare team, offers an opportunity to earn 5.5 IPCE credits through engaging learning
MSSNY Announces Support of Medical Aid in Dying Act The Medical Society of the State of New York passed a resolution at its annual House of Delegates meeting expressing support for legislation that would permit Medical Aid in Dying, provided the physician always retains the choice to opt in or to decline to participate in
Rochester Radiologist Elected to Statewide Post The Rochester Business Journal reports “Mark J. Adams MD was elected vice president of the Medical Society of the State of New York earlier this month. “Adams is a fellowship trained board-certified radiologist and professor of Clinical Imaging Sciences at University of Rochester Medical Center. A graduate of
New Independent Dispute Resolution Resubmission Process The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) are announcing a new process by which the Federal IDR portal will send disputing parties a unique web form to resubmit disputes that were originally improperly submitted instead of receiving a request from your certified
The Importance of Employment Contract Review Employment contracts can have a huge effect on your life, for better or worse. These contracts are often worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions, in compensation over their duration. Furthermore, they determine your scheduling, vacation time, general work/life balance, and more. Keep in mind that employers want you
Final Call for Judges! Participating as a poster judge is an easy way for Physicians to mentor and give back to our Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows colleagues, ensuring the future of medical research in New York State is bright. It is also an opportunity to develop your CVs for those working toward academic, industry,
