For Immediate Release
January 17, 2024
MSSNY Applauds Rep. Stefanik for Legislation to Help Address Physician Shortages by Reallocating Unused Conrad-30 Waivers
Statement Attributable to:
Paul A. Pipia, MD
President, Medical Society of the State of New York
“We applaud Rep. Stefanik for introducing legislation to help address physician shortages by reallocating unused Conrad-30 waivers to New York and other states who have already used the maximum number of waivers.
“This measure would help to expand the pool of qualified foreign-born physicians who can provide needed care to New York patients. Instead of seeking to address access to care shortages through inappropriately expanding the scope of non-physicians, as some policymakers propose, this measure would actually seek to bring more trained physicians to New York State to deliver needed care. It is one of a litany of steps that can be taken to help attract and retain physicians to New York, which is regularly ranked in surveys as one of the worst states in the country in which to practice medicine.
“We look forward to working with her and the New York Congressional Delegation to help enact this measure into law.”
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Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents, and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.
Media Contact:
Roseann Raia | Manager, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x302 | [email protected]
Julie Vecchione
Vice President, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x340 | [email protected]
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