Urge Governor to Veto Wrongful Death Bill! Colleagues: Late on Tuesday we received the unfortunate—albeit expected—news that the NY State Senate passed the new version of the Grieving Families Act (S.6636) by a 55-7 vote, following the Assembly passage of the bill (A.6698) on June 1 by a 131-12 vote. Having passed both the Senate
Required Pain Management and Substance Use CME Coursework Due Beginning June 27 All physicians and other prescribers need to complete CME coursework on pain management and treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. The first requirement is a NYS requirement for all prescribers with a DEA license to take a 3-hour
How to Tell if Your Practice Has Been Hacked The biggest crisis facing your healthcare practice is the theft or hacking of your valuable healthcare records. Such incidents can have disastrous consequences, hindering your ability to provide care and jeopardizing your patients' well-being. Stolen medical information can lead to financial ruin for your practice, patient
Clinical Research Study for Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid Treatment options for bullous pemphigoid (BP) are limited. Patients who are 18 years of age or older, diagnosed with BP, and have symptoms such as itching and blisters, may be eligible to participate in the FJORD clinical trial. The FJORD study is being conducted to learn more about whether a study drug
Wrongful Death in the Spotlight Again After the state legislature passed another bill to expand damages in wrongful death cases MSSNY’s statement expressing deep concern was picked up by Spectrum News 1 State of Politics. MSSNY President Dr. Paul Pipia stated, “With New York already facing far and away the steepest liability costs in the
Missed the NYRx Live Medicaid Pharmacy Program? ICYMI: Check out this week’s webinar NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Webinar – PDP, DUR, BLTG on the upcoming changes with the NYRx. Topics include: NYRx, the Medicaid Pharmacy Program Overview Preferred Drug Program (PDP) Brand Less Than Generic Program (BLTG) 72 Hour Emergency Supply NYRx Education &
An Update on UHC's GI Endoscopy Prior Authorization Program MSSNY and 172 other esteemed organizations expressed concerns regarding United Healthcare's (UHC) proposed implementation of additional prior authorizations in the GI endoscopy program. We stressed the significant impact such measures would have on our dedicated gastrointestinal physicians and their teams. In recent developments, UHC has temporarily
Connect with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services Join Heather Lopez, MSSNY’s Vice President, Payment & Practice, an expert in practice management, billing, and reimbursement this Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6 pm for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Government Services’ open agenda meeting. Heather is
June Webinar Schedule Looking to stay up to date on the latest developments in healthcare technology? Don't miss our upcoming webinars featuring industry leaders and experts discussing the most pressing topics in healthcare today. 6/14: Insurance Credentialing and Enrollments 6/21: Medical Matters: Vector Borne Diseases: Prevention, Identification & Treatment Live Webinar 6/22: Should I Renegotiate My Employment
Discounted Long-Term Care Insurance Members and their spouses can now obtain a 5% discount on long-term care insurance from Mutual of Omaha through Charles J. Sellers & Co. Mutual of Omaha’s MutualCare Custom Solution policy allows you to get the care you need in the setting that’s right for you, whether that’s at home or in a
