Excess Mortality Among US Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic In the US, the COVID-19 pandemic has already resulted in over 1 million excess deaths. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine confirms that more US physicians died from March 2020 to December 2021 than usual. Using data from the American Medical Association, JAMA examined death rates
Female Doctors Have Higher Infertility Rates and Riskier Pregnancies: What Can Be Done? Family planning issues, pregnancy complications, infertility, and pregnancy loss are common, pervasive, and often silent issues within medicine. A 2021 study by JAMA revealed staggering truths: When compared to non-surgeons, female surgeons were more likely to delay pregnancy, use assisted reproductive technology
A Miracle in Albany We experienced nothing short of a miracle this week. The mission that once seemed impossible to achieve was accomplished when Governor Hochul vetoed the wrongful death bill late Monday night, highlighting her concerns about the impact of the legislation, as written, to the health care system. On the heels of a
Governor’s Veto of the Wrongful Death Bill and the Highlights/Lowlights of the Executive Budget Listen to MSSNY’s February 3 podcast as MSSNY’s Senior Vice-President & Chief Legislative Counsel Moe Auster updates us on the Governor’s Veto of the Wrongful Death Bill and the Executive Budget.
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Upcoming Webinars: STI Computers’ Revenue Cycle Management and Medical Matters’ Essentials of Public Health Preparedness MSSNY’s upcoming webinars cover hot topics like achieving managing your office's healthcare revenue cycle and essentials of public health. Check out our slate for full information. STI Computers Revenue Cycle Management: It’s Not Just Billing - February 8, 7:30 AM
Denied Claims for CPT 90619 from Medicaid or Managed Medicaid Plan Recently? If you have received a denial for vaccine 90619 (Meningococcal conjugate vaccine, serogroups A, C, W, Y, quadrivalent, tetanus toxoid carrier (MenACWY-TT), for intramuscular use), please reach out to Heather Lopez as there has been an update to the Medicaid fee schedule to
CBS-2 TV New York and The NY Daily News Cover Grieving Families Act Veto CBS 2 TV New York featured Dr. Mehta’s comments following Governor Hochul’s late veto of the Grieving Families Act. The NY Daily News also picked up President Mehta’s statement, quoting, “MSSNY stands ready to work with the Governor and the Legislature
Join Us for MSSNY’s Lobby Day on March 14th! The future of health care in New York is being decided, and it’s more important than ever that leaders in Albany listen to physicians’ concerns. To make their voices heard, physicians should plan to attend MSSNY’s annual Physician Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 14th. Register now!
Save the Date! MSSNY’s Organized Medical Staff Section Annual Meeting Please save the date for MSSNY’s Organized Medical Staff Section Annual Meeting! Saturday, February 25, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. More details to follow!
