Register for the NYSDOH Commissioner Grand Rounds An Introduction to Working with People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Across Health Care Settings. Friday, December 15th, 2023 from 12:00 - 2:00pm To register click here Additional information can be found on the event webpage here NYSDOH CGR 12.15.23
NY Docs To Gov Hochul: Veto Wrongful Death Bill Colleagues: MSSNY is working hard to encourage Governor Hochul to veto the wrongful death bill, which could land on her desk at any time now. We recently sent her a letter detailing the opinion-editorials and letters-to-the-editor by physician leaders from around the state voicing their concerns
New York Proposes ‘Nation-Leading’ Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations Cybersecurity poses a growing challenge for hospitals, with a stark rise in data breaches and hacking incidents threatening patient safety and privacy. The healthcare sector, especially in New York, has become a prime target for cybercriminals using tactics like ransomware, which can severely disrupt medical services. Recognizing this
How to Heal After a Toxic Incident at Work Navigating the complex aftermath of toxic incidents in the workplace involves a nuanced understanding of the emotional and practical challenges one faces. Research involving over 400 professionals highlights the tenacity required in deciding whether to report an incident, the ongoing struggle during and after reporting, and
Dr. Jagdish Gupta Honored with President Gold Medal by the Brooklyn Medical Society in Bicentennial Year Honor In a night filled with prestige, recognition, and celebration, The Medical Society of the County of Kings (MSCK), Brooklyn’s oldest scientific organization, presented the esteemed President Gold Medal to Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta. The event took place at
Rising Mpox Cases in New York: Key Updates and Health Advisory for Physicians The New York State Department of Health has issued a health advisory noting increased mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, predominantly in Central and Western New York regions. As of May 2022, the global case count exceeds 91,000, with the United States
NYS Department of Health Develops Provider and Patient Information on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy The New York State Department of Health has developed information on its website on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). The development of this information was the result of legislation that was passed in November 2022 by the New York
Webinar on 'Making Care Primary' Scheduled for December 6; Deadline for MCP Model Applications Extended to December 14, 2023 In response to stakeholder feedback, CMS has extended the application deadline for the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model by two weeks; the new deadline for application submission is Thursday, December 14, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The Medical Society of the State
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - MSSNY Announces its 17th Annual Poster Symposium MSSNY will hold its 17th Annual Medical Student/Resident/Fellow Poster Symposium on Friday, April 12 in conjunction with their House of Delegates at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. Details and guidelines for abstract submission can be found on MSSNY’s website Please note that you must
CALL FOR ABSTRACT REVIEWERS If you would be interested in serving as an abstract reviewer or judge for MSSNY’s 2024 Poster Symposium, please contact Kathy Rohrer at [email protected]
