FTC Passes Rule to Prohibit Most Non-Compete Agreement – Questions Remain about Implementation This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a far-reaching final rule that would prohibit “non-compete” provisions in employment contracts. The final FTC rule exempted from these protections executives earning more than $151,164 annually who are in “policymaking” positions. The FTC has estimated that
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State Budget Takes Steps to Protect Patient Access to Community-Based Physician Care Colleagues: “We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.” —- Benjamin Franklin, 1776 This past week, we saw the wisdom of Ben Franklin’s message. MSSNY, working together with numerous allies, has accomplished a plethora of important
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Why Join MSSNY? Dr Patel Shares His Journey with Organized Medicine Dr. Patel shares his enriching experiences with MSSNY’s mentors and networking events that have significantly advanced his medical career.
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State Budget Takes Steps to Protect Patient Access to Community-Based Physician Care The final State Budget that passed over the weekend contains the following notable positive outcomes for physicians and the patients they treat: Continues for an additional 2 years the law supported by MSSNY that requires health insurers to pay for telehealth delivered services
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The Moral Compass of Medicine: Exploring Ethical Dilemmas Today’s physicians face evolving ethical challenges, from navigating state-specific regulations to managing patient care under economic pressures. Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett from Alabama and Dr. Judy Wright from New York City describe the difficulties in providing comprehensive care amid restrictive local laws and economic limitations. Dr. Todd
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New Universal Hepatitis C Testing Requirements Go into Effect on May 3rd Beginning May 3, 2024, New York State will require that all persons 18 years of age and older and persons under the age of 18 with a risk be offered a screening test for hepatitis C. These new requirements align New York State
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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
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Registration Now Open: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change The visible effects of climate change are seemingly everywhere of late. Have you assessed yourself, your family, your staff and your patients for the possible psychological impacts of climate change? Learn more about psychological reactions to be aware of and ways to remain alert and resilient
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House of Delegates Wrap-up and State Budget Advocacy Victories Listen to MSSNY’s April 25 podcast as Moe Auster, MSSNY’s Senior Vice President and Chief Legislative Counsel, gives physicians a House of Delegates wrap-up and an overview of the State Budget Advocacy Victories.
