Telehealth Use Varies Widely by Condition, Study Finds Click to Enlarge A new study published in JAMA Network Open offers critical insights into how the diagnosis at hand influences whether a primary care visit is conducted in person, by phone, or via video. Researchers examined
Join NCMS for the 2025 Summer Social at Gatsby on the Ocean Click to Enlarge Mark your calendar for an evening of connection, relaxation, and celebration at the Nassau County Medical Society’s 2025 Summer Social on Tuesday, June 24, from 6–10 PM at Gatsby on the Ocean. This annual gathering offers
Bronx County Medical Society’s Ronald Blount Honored at R.A.I.N. 2025 Golf Outing Click to Enlarge Congratulations to Ronald Blount, Executive Director of the Bronx County Medical Society, who was honored at the 9th Annual R.A.I.N. Golf Outing on May 12. Recognized for his outstanding leadership and
Turning Rejection into Resolve: Dr. Sunitha Polepalle’s Path to Independent Practice Watch Video When the doors closed, Dr. Sunitha Polepalle built her own. In the latest installment of MSSNY’s Resilience in Practice video series, Dr. Polepalle, a determined and visionary MSSNY member, recounts how she turned professional
Living Near Golf Courses Linked to Higher Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds Click to Enlarge A study published in JAMA Network Open has found that individuals living within one mile of a golf course face more than double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) compared to
New Drug Pricing Plan Ties U.S. Costs to Global Benchmarks Click to Enlarge President Trump has issued a new executive order to reduce U.S. drug costs by tying prescription prices to those paid in other developed countries—a concept known as “most-favored-nation pricing”. The order also
Exploring Psychedelics, Counterfeits, and Supplements in Modern Medicine Click to Enlarge On June 23, 2025, the New York County Medical Society will present a vital discussion: “Clinical Insights into Psychedelics, Counterfeit Medications, and Integrative Supplements.” MSSNY member Dr. Richard Mandel will join experts from NYU Grossman
Empire State Medical, Scientific & Educational Foundation Needs Peer Reviewers Click to Enlarge Empire State Medical, Scientific & Educational Foundation has been providing quality medical peer review for over 40 years! They are currently seeking physicians specializing in Ophthalmology to join their panel. Physicians must be:
Dr. Melissa Grageda’s Story of Overcoming Implicit Bias in the ICU Watch Video Dr. Melissa Grageda, a dedicated ICU physician and proud member of MSSNY, is redefining what leadership looks like in high-pressure clinical settings. Often met with skepticism due to her identity, she has consistently
New York Joins Lawsuit Challenging Mass HHS Layoffs Under Trump Administration Click to Enlarge New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general, has filed a federal lawsuit contesting the legality of extensive layoffs at the U.S. Department of
