Celebrating and Supporting Our Physicians on National Doctors’ Day
Celebrating and Supporting Our Physicians on National Doctors’ Day Colleagues: Tomorrow is National Doctors' Day, and we find ourselves at a critical juncture, not only to celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of our physicians, but also to spotlight the vital support systems that uphold them. At the forefront is the
Match Day 2024: Record Number of Applicants, Residency Positions
Match Day 2024: Record Number of Applicants, Residency Positions In a landmark moment for medical education, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) celebrated its largest Main Residency Match in 72 years on Match Day 2024, setting a new record with 44,853 applicants and 41,503 positions across 6,395 programs. This year's
Proposed Bill Could End Student Aid for US Med Schools With DEI Programs
Proposed Bill Could End Student Aid for US Med Schools With DEI Programs A proposed bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act, introduced by Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC), aims to reshape diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in
Updated NYS Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations for Adults
Updated NYS Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations for Adults Beginning May 3, 2024, New York State will require that all persons 18 years of age and older and persons under the age of 18 with a risk, be offered a screening test for hepatitis C. These new requirements align New York
Updated NYS Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations for Pregnant People
Updated NYS Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations for Pregnant People An estimated 2.2 million persons nationally and 116,000 New Yorkers are infected with hepatitis C. Forty percent of persons living with hepatitis C do not know it. Nationally, rates of hepatitis C have risen among persons of reproductive age. Hepatitis C
It’s Not Too Late – Support MSSNY’s Poster Symposium
It's Not Too Late – Support MSSNY's Poster Symposium Participating as a poster judge is an easy way for physicians to mentor and give back to our Medical Students, Residents, and Fellow colleagues, ensuring the future of medical research in New York State is bright. It is also an opportunity
New CMS 588 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement
New CMS 588 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement There is a new version of the CMS 588 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement (11/23). Effective 4/30/24, the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) may only accept the CMS 588 EFT (11/23) version. If a provider submits the outdated form, it will
COVID-19 Vaccines Billing Guide
COVID-19 Vaccines Billing Guide We are monitoring COVID-19 vaccine updates from state and federal governments. Effective September 11, 2023, for New York State Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) and for Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) Plans, reimbursement is available to enrolled and qualified providers for COVID-19 vaccines and their administration as approved by
What’s That Spot?
What’s That Spot? The CDC estimates that more than 61 million doses of measles vaccine have been postponed or missed since 2020 globally. Additionally, rashes tend to mimic one another making differential diagnosis tricky. Learn more about discerning the presentation, comorbidities and causes of a variety of rashes by registering
Veterans Matters CME Webinars
Veterans Matters CME Webinars New York State is home to more than 800,000 veterans, and a recent study showed that nearly half of these veterans receive healthcare services outside of the VA system. MSSNY Veterans Matters webinars provide physicians with essential information to treat veteran patients. Veterans Matters: TBI in
