• Opponents Mount Final Push for Hochul to Veto Wrongful Death

    Opponents Mount Final Push for Hochul to Veto Wrongful Death According to Crains New York Business and The Center Square, local governments including New York City have joined business and medical groups urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto The Grieving Families Act, a bill that would expand the types of damages people could obtain from

  • Study Reveals Disparities in Performance Assessments for Female Minority Emergency Medicine Residents

    Study Reveals Disparities in Performance Assessments for Female Minority Emergency Medicine Residents A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals disparities in the performance assessments of female residents in emergency medicine, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups. The study examined the assessments of nearly 2,700 emergency medicine residents and found that these disparities indicate

  • Artificial Intelligence’s Transformative Role in Healthcare

    Artificial Intelligence’s Transformative Role in Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a game-changer in diagnosing and treating illnesses. AI tools are already enhancing early-stage cancer detection, reducing medication dosing errors, and even assisting in surgeries. Recent studies showcase AI’s potential, correctly diagnosing patients and assessing illness severity among older adults in ICUs. However, as AI

  • Women Physicians Leadership Academy

    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

  • NYSDOH Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements

    NYSDOH Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements NYSDOH recognizes the critical role that healthcare facilities play in monitoring and responding to influenza outbreaks. In preparation for the 2023-2024 influenza season, enhanced surveillance measures are scheduled to commence on October 1, 2023, and will continue through the week ending May 18, 2024. These efforts are designed to

  • NYSDOH Launches Fall COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Public Education Campaign

    NYSDOH Launches Fall COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Public Education Campaign   The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is taking proactive steps to safeguard the health of its residents with a comprehensive public education campaign to promote the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. This advertising campaign is designed to

  • Your Wallet’s Best Friend: ‘Benefits in a Minute’ Arrives 10/26

    Your Wallet’s Best Friend: ‘Benefits in a Minute’ Arrives 10/26 Exclusively for YOU– “Benefits in a Minute” – your ultimate guide to maximizing your membership perks in just 60 seconds or less! We promise to keep it brief but impactful. You’ll get the essential information you need right at your fingertips. We’ll spotlight different benefits

  • Malpractice Insurance Costs are in Governor Hochul’s Hands – Take Action!

    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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  • Aetna Telehealth Codes Update

    Aetna Telehealth Codes Update Starting 12/01/23 these Aetna Telehealth Codes are  no longer covered.