Physicians Advocate for Their Patients and Profession Colleagues: We had a great Physician Advocacy Day in Albany on Tuesday. I was so pleased to welcome 150 physicians and physician advocates to our program—which marked the first time we have had the opportunity to meet in person since the pandemic. It was wonderful to see so
Physicians Advocacy in Albany and Legislature Disapproval of Many State Budget Proposals Listen to MSSNY’s March 15 podcast as MSSNY’s Senior Vice President & Chief Legislative Counsel Moe Auster updates physicians on advocacy in Albany and the legislature’s disapproval of many state budget proposals.
Applications Now Open for the Doctors Across New York (DANY) Physician Loan Repayment and Physician Practice Support Programs The Department of Health is pleased to announce that the Doctors Across New York (DANY) Physician Loan Repayment and Physician Practice Support Programs – Cycle 10 – is now posted and open for applications. A link to
How Do Doctors in the UK Feel About Assisted Dying? The stance of physicians on assisted dying in the UK reflects a complex and nuanced perspective. After a comprehensive survey of its members, the British Medical Association, which previously opposed physician-assisted dying, shifted to a neutral stance in 2021. This survey revealed a divided medical
New AI Smartphone Tool Accurately Diagnoses Ear Infections In a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh have unveiled a smartphone app powered by artificial intelligence (AI) capable of diagnosing ear infections, specifically acute otitis media (AOM), in young children with impressive accuracy. This
Important CMS Announcement Regarding Advanced Medicare Payments The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new opportunity for physicians impacted by the cyberattack and resulting disruptions with Change Healthcare to request advanced Medicare payments to help with cash flow disruptions. The details of the program, terms, and the steps needed to apply can be
Women Physicians Leadership Academy The MSSNY Women Physicians Leadership Academy programming concludes tomorrow with our last session, “Designing Your Medical Career. The session will start promptly at 7:45 am until 11:15 am. There is still time to register. Click here!
Call for Abstract Reviewers & Judges Got an eye for groundbreaking research? We're looking for passionate individuals to review and judge the submissions for MSSNY’s 2024 Poster Symposium. Interested? Email Kathy Rohrer to get involved. This year's symposium will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Long Island Marriott (101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553).
Show Us Your Kitties! Or puppies, birds, fish, reptiles…Whatever type of pet you have, MSSNY wants to see them, so we can share photos of them (and you…but mostly them) at our House of Delegates. Send photos to [email protected] and be sure to include their name(s) and yours. Disclaimer: Cosmo Kramer approves of this message…and
Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees Attention all Yankees fans! From May 17th to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days. Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler, or a scrub top. Watch the Yankees
