Honoring Women in Medicine Month: Join MSSNY’s Women Physicians Section Click to Enlarge Each September, we celebrate Women in Medicine Month — a time to recognize the extraordinary contributions of women physicians, past and present, who have advanced medicine, championed patients, and inspired future generations. Women
MSSNY Launches Your Care is At Our Core Advocacy Campaign Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York is proud to launch the Your Care is At Our Core Campaign in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) to strengthen the bond
Residents, Protect Your Future: MSSNY’s Doctors Inc. Webinar on Documentation and Audits Click to Enlarge For residents, the transition from training to practice brings new responsibilities and risks. Suddenly, you’re signing the orders, documenting encounters, and facing potential liability. Incomplete records or a poorly understood insurance
Urge Governor to Veto Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare Click to Enlarge Despite Governor Hochul vetoing similar bills three times due to their impact on wrongful death damages and liability insurance costs, nearly identical legislation (S4423/A6063) has again passed the
ICYMI: Women Physicians Section Webinars on Advocacy & Leadership Click to Enlarge Physicians are increasingly called to lead beyond the bedside. In a recent webinar, Dr. Bernadette Riley underscored the urgent need for physicians to engage in health advocacy, emphasizing how policy involvement shapes patient care
The Physicians Foundation Releases 2025 Wellbeing Survey: Stress and Anxiety Surge During a Tumultuous Year in Medicine Click to Enlarge The Physicians Foundation announced findings from its 2025 Wellbeing Survey of America’s Physicians, revealing a troubling paradox: while reported burnout has declined from last year, physicians’
Food Insecurity Among Medical Students: A Growing Crisis That Demands Action Click to Enlarge A recent multi-institutional study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that more than one in five U.S. medical students, 21.2%, experience food insecurity, nearly double the national household average. The findings raise
MSSNY Presses Cigna for Transparency on New Downcoding Policy Click to Enlarge In a letter to Cigna, Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) President Dr. David Jakubowicz urged the insurer to clarify details of its new claims “downcoding” policy. Cigna recently stated
Save the Dates! Upcoming Events from Altfest Click to Enlarge Live Webinar: “New 2026 Tax Rules: Healthcare Edition” Tuesday, September 30th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Register now Live Event: “Supercharge Your Finances” Thursday, October 9th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Leewood Country Club, Eastchester, NY Register now Live
Global Recognition: MSSNY Physicians Earn Respect on the World Stage Click to Enlarge Physicians across New York dedicate themselves to serving patients and strengthening their communities, often without fanfare. Yet during a recent meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, MSSNY Board Chair Dr. Nameer
