The Voice of New York Physicians: 2025 in Review
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For New York physicians facing relentless administrative demands, reimbursement uncertainty, and regulatory pressure, 2025 was a year that tested resilience—and demonstrated the power of standing together. Across every specialty, practice setting, and region, physicians showed that collective advocacy and shared purpose still matter in shaping the future of medicine.
This year, MSSNY again delivered an important advocacy victory by successfully working together with allies to urge Governor Hochul to veto the wrongful death liability expansion bill for the fourth year in a row, preventing a projected 40% increase in medical liability premiums that would have threatened patient access and physician sustainability statewide. MSSNY also advanced legislation that strengthened due process, limited insurer overreach, protected coverage standards, and ensured physicians’ clinical judgment remained central to patient care decisions.
Beyond Albany, MSSNY’s impact was felt directly in physician offices and practices. Through the Physician Payment & Practice Division, more than $12 million in unpaid or underpaid claims were recovered, hundreds of physician consults were resolved, and insurers were held accountable for improper denials and administrative barriers. These efforts translated into real financial relief and reduced burdens for physicians focused on patient care.
Education and professional development also remained central to MSSNY’s mission. In 2025, MSSNY supported over 180 CME activities, expanded leadership programming, including the Women Physician Leadership Academy, and launched new initiatives addressing physician wellness, artificial intelligence in medicine, and veteran mental health. These programs reinforced MSSNY’s commitment to supporting physicians not only as clinicians, but as leaders and human beings.
Equally important was the strengthening of our professional community. From renewed membership engagement and improved digital infrastructure to the launch of the MSSNY Foundation, this year reflected a deep investment in physicians at every career stage.
MSSNY continues to strengthen the voice of New York physicians through both traditional and social media. We issued 25 press releases and received over 140 media mentions. Please help strengthen our voice on social media by continuing to engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Threads.
MSSNY was also recognized as one of New York’s top trade associations, an external affirmation of the credibility and influence built through physician leadership.
As we look ahead, the message of 2026 is clear: when physicians stand together, their voice is stronger. MSSNY remains committed to protecting your practice, elevating your voice, and strengthening our statewide medical community. As The Voice of New York Physicians, we invite you to stay engaged, stay connected, and continue shaping what comes next at mssny.org.
