SPONSORED: Do Your Patients Have Sporadic COPD Flare-Ups? If you have patients with COPD that has been difficult to manage, they may be eligible to participate in a clinical study called RESOLUTE. Flare-ups — when COPD symptoms are much worse than usual — can impact quality of life and overall health and wellness for patients with COPD. The RESOLUTE
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Prior Authorization Burdens Are Hurting Patients and Physicians Colleagues: MSSNY recently conducted a survey among New York physicians, which finds a dramatic increase in the use of prior authorization protocols by insurance companies over the last five years. The excessive use of these requirements delays our patients from receiving the care they need and accelerates
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New Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Physician Burnout A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has uncovered a concerning trend of rising burnout among physicians, particularly impacting female primary care doctors. Over three years (2017, 2019, and 2021), the research revealed an increase in burnout rates from 44% to a
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DEA Temporarily Extends Telehealth Prescribing Rules for Controlled Substances The DEA has prolonged the telehealth flexibilities introduced during the pandemic, enabling healthcare providers to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. Initially set to end in May, this extension until November responds to overwhelming public concern, with over 38,000 comments highlighting worries about proposed restrictions on telehealth-controlled
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New Cybersecurity Training Videos Available The “Cybersecurity for the Clinician” video training series on the AMA Ed Hub™ provides physicians and students in the medical profession with what they need to understand how cyber-attacks can affect clinical operations and patient safety. The eight videos in the series use easy, non-technical language to explain how you can do
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Women Physicians Leadership Academy The Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York announce the Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)–a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical students. The Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA) will be held during the fall over a series of
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Malpractice Insurance Costs are in Governor Hochul’s Hands – Take Action! Don’t let your malpractice insurance skyrocket by 40%! Act now, and let your voice be heard. Together, we can make a difference! Say No to the Wrongful Death Bill (A.6698/S.6636) Email Governor Hochul TODAY Dial Governor Hochul at 518-474-8390. Press Option 3 to make
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Private Practice Keeps Care Personal Amid Nationwide Shortages Dr. Jose David, a primary care physician in Albany and MSSNY member since 1992, embodies the essence of dedication to his patients and the community. Operating his private practice within a transformed residence on Alton Road, Dr. David extends his availability beyond regular office hours, often responding
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Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Portal Re-Opened Effective October 6, to Initiate Certain Single and Bundled Disputes Effective October 6, 2023, the Departments have re-opened the Federal IDR portal for the initiation of certain new single and bundled disputes. On September 21, 2023, the Departments directed certified IDR entities to resume processing all in-progress single and
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Veterans Matters: Collaborative Teaching Day The Medical Society of the State of New York, Crouse Health, and Syracuse University are proud to announce a “Veterans Matters Collaborative Teaching Day with MSSNY, SU, and Crouse Health” on Thursday, October 26th. Please click to view the flyer and preregister to access the event. This program will now
