MIPS EUC Hardship Exception Due to COVID-19 Continues in 2023 In response to advocacy from the American Medical Association and organized medicine about the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to allow physicians and group practices to apply for a MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances hardship
Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Week 2023! The New York Yankees will be celebrating Healthcare Appreciation Week! The dates for the games are May 8-14th Each ticket includes a hot dog, drink (beer/water/soda) and a cool NYY co-branded scrub top (see below for the photo of the scrub top). Ticket prices: $85, $70-Field Level seats $55-Second Level seats $45-Terrace and
Don’t Learn the Wrong Lessons from Failure While failure can be a valuable teacher, it's easy to assume that one's failure was solely due to a lack of effort or ability. The author suggests it's important to critically analyze the circumstances surrounding the failure and identify factors outside one's control. Additionally, failure can be an
New Study Reveals Physician Compensation isn't Keeping Up with Inflation The 2023 Doximity Physician Compensation Report reveals that physician salaries have not kept pace with inflation, with an average increase of 1.7% in 2022 compared to 2.5% in 2021. However, the report also shows that certain medical specialties are seeing higher compensation increases, such as
One-Time Training Requirement for All DEA Registered Prescribers New York State physicians with a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license received a letter from the DEA about the new one-time eight-hour training requirement on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Beginning on June 27, 2023, DEA-licensed prescribers must check a box
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Upcoming Webinars: MIPS Changes for 2023 The upcoming webinars hosted by MSSNY will provide attendees with a wealth of knowledge. Attendees will learn about the latest research, prevention strategies, and treatment options to manage the three respiratory illnesses spreading concurrently. They will learn about patient populations' unique challenges and needs and evidence-based treatment approaches to
What Happens When Private Equity Firms Buy Hospitals? Private equity firms have been acquiring hospitals and health systems in increasing numbers, leading to debate about the effect of private equity on costs, quality, and access. Supporters of private equity cite its ability to improve operations, promote innovation, provide access to capital, and adopt managerial best
Residency Applications Rise 4% TAccording to a survey conducted by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), a record number of medical residency applicants have submitted their program rankings for the 2023 match. The survey found that 52,484 applicants submitted a program list, representing a 4% increase from the previous year. The increase in applicants can
MSSNY Celebrates National Doctors’ Day Today, March 30, MSSNY salutes you—the physicians of New York State—on National Doctors Day! We are inspired by your commitment to advancing medical science, improving patient outcomes, and promoting public health. Click the image below to watch our National Doctors’ Day video:
