Medicare Quality Payment Review Deadline Coming This Tuesday, October 9 On Aug. 10, CMS made available 2022 MIPS performance feedback, which determines whether physicians will receive a positive, neutral, or negative payment adjustment on Medicare services furnished in 2024. MSSNY and the AMA have heard alarming reports of physicians facing MIPS penalties in 2024 for the
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IDR Portal Now Open for New Disputes Starting October 6, 2023, the Federal IDR portal is available for initiating certain new single and bundled disputes. While batched and new air ambulance disputes are temporarily suspended, they are gradually reopening the portal. No Surprises Act | CMS
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Outsourcing Advantages Over In-House Billing Webinar In the fast-paced world of modern medical practice, the demands on your office staff have never been greater. Managing insurance claims, referrals, and authorizations is just the beginning. However, time spent on these tasks often leaves little room for patient care and the critical management of your revenue cycle
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Response to Newsday’s “Doctors Drop Patients on Painkillers Amid Federal Opioid Scrutiny” Last week Newsday ran a story titled, Doctors Drop Patients on Painkillers Amid Federal Opioid Scrutiny, which argued that patients on opioid medication for pain relief are being “abandoned” by doctors as government scrutiny of prescriptions is leading an increasing number of physicians to stop
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NFL Player with a Stethoscope: The First Practicing Doctor on the Field Calls It a Career Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, MD, the first practicing medical doctor in the NFL and Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, has officially traded in his jersey for his stethoscope. While most NFL players are celebrated for their prowess on
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How to Get Paid If Your Patient Passes On In the aftermath of a patient’s passing, physicians face emotional and professional challenges. They also face the practical issue of managing unpaid medical bills. Dr. Shikha Jain advises physicians to avoid discussing finances with grieving families and instead delegate this responsibility to billing departments or hospital
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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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Legislation to Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements to be Considered by Governor In late June, the New York State Assembly passed legislation (S.3100-A/A.1278-B) that had previously passed the State Senate that would prohibit the use of non-compete agreements by all employers in New York State. It will go before Governor Hochul for her consideration. MSSNY has adopted
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Malpractice Insurance Costs are in Governor Hochul’s Hands – Take Action! Don’t let your malpractice insurance skyrocket by 40%! Urge Governor Hochul to veto the Wrongful Death bill. 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
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MSSNY Response to Newsday Article In a letter to the editor of Newsday (NY) (10/4), MSSNY President Paul A. Pipia, MD, writes, “We have made great strides in reducing unnecessary opioid prescriptions in New York and across the country. However, efforts to address one problem can create a new one.” Many physicians have been intimidated
