Legislation to Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements Delivered to Governor Legislation (S.3100-A/A.1278-B) that would prohibit the use of non-compete agreements by all employers in New York State has been sent to the Governor for her consideration, for which she must act by December 23. MSSNY, together with 5 specialty societies, have written to Governor Hochul urging that […]
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Law Enacted to Prohibit Credit Reporting of Medical Debts Governor Hochul signed a bill S.4907 (nyassembly.gov) into law this week that would prohibit the reporting of a patient medical debt to a credit reporting agency, as well as prohibiting credit reporting agencies from collecting such information. The law takes effect immediately. This is a part […]
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Physician Action Urged to Help Prevent Impending Medicare Cuts All physicians are urged to contact Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as their respective US representatives (Contact your members of Congress today) to urge that they enact H.R. 6683, the “Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act.” If enacted, it will completely eliminate the scheduled 3.37% […]
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NYS Governor Announces Funding to Expand Healthcare Access and to Eliminate Disparities Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $4.6 million in state funding for programs to expand access and eliminate disparities in health care while helping to increase diversity among the physician workforce throughout New York, representing a $1.2 million increase over the previous year’s […]
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MSSNYPAC Releases County by County Legislator Scorecards To assist physicians in their advocacy with local legislators, MSSNYPAC has developed specialized, county by county versions of its legislator scorecard. For those not familiar, the scorecard is a valuable tool for physicians that contains the voting and co-sponsorship records of each state legislator on issues important to […]
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Medicare Rule for 2024 Sets Cut at 3.4%; Please Urge Congress to Act With the announcement by CMS that the Final 2024 Medicare Payment Rule will include a 3.39% conversion factor cut, physicians are again urged to contact Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as their respective Member of Congress to urge that they take […]
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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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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. 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 a powerful statement. Select Option 1 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
