If Knowledge is Power, Then Knowing What We Don’t Know is Wisdom In the book “Think Again,” Adam Grant explains that it pays to change your mind in a constantly changing world. Let go of knowledge and opinions that are no longer serving you well. We often prefer to hang on to old views over
In Need of a New Wardrobe? MSSNY members receive a 15% discount on full-priced Brooks Brothers merchandise at stores, by phone, and online. Visit the MSSNY benefits page for details on how to save!
Upcoming Webinars: MIPS Changes for 2023 The upcoming webinars hosted by MSSNY will provide attendees with a wealth of knowledge. Attendees will learn about the latest research, prevention strategies, and treatment options to manage the three respiratory illnesses spreading concurrently. They will learn about patient populations' unique challenges and needs and evidence-based treatment approaches to
Connect with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services Join Heather Lopez, MSSNY’s Vice President of Physician Payment & Practice, an expert in practice management, billing, and reimbursement on Tuesday, April 11, at 6 pm for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services’ open agenda meeting. Members are encouraged to
MIPS EUC Hardship Exception Due to COVID-19 Continues in 2023 In response to advocacy from the American Medical Association and organized medicine about the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to allow physicians and group practices to apply for a MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances hardship
Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Week 2023! The New York Yankees will be celebrating Healthcare Appreciation Week! The dates for the games are May 8-14th Each ticket includes a hot dog, drink (beer/water/soda) and a cool NYY co-branded scrub top (see below for the photo of the scrub top). Ticket prices: $85, $70-Field Level seats $55-Second Level seats $45-Terrace and
Don’t Learn the Wrong Lessons from Failure While failure can be a valuable teacher, it's easy to assume that one's failure was solely due to a lack of effort or ability. The author suggests it's important to critically analyze the circumstances surrounding the failure and identify factors outside one's control. Additionally, failure can be an
New Study Reveals Physician Compensation isn't Keeping Up with Inflation The 2023 Doximity Physician Compensation Report reveals that physician salaries have not kept pace with inflation, with an average increase of 1.7% in 2022 compared to 2.5% in 2021. However, the report also shows that certain medical specialties are seeing higher compensation increases, such as
One-Time Training Requirement for All DEA Registered Prescribers New York State physicians with a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license received a letter from the DEA about the new one-time eight-hour training requirement on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Beginning on June 27, 2023, DEA-licensed prescribers must check a box
