Physicians Gather in Albany on March 11 to Advocate For Their Profession and Patients Click to Enlarge MSSNY thanks the 200 physicians, county medical society executives and other physician advocates who came to Albany to participate in MSSNY’s Physician Advocacy Day this week. We heard
Global Obesity Epidemic Expected to Double by 2050, Study Warns Click to Enlarge A new study published in The Lancet forecasts a dramatic rise in global obesity rates, warning of significant public health challenges ahead. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, researchers found that
Physicians Concerned AI Increases Prior Auth Denials Click to Enlarge A growing number of physicians are sounding the alarm over the health insurance industry’s use of unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization decisions, raising concerns that automated denials are delaying necessary care and harming patients. According
Meetings for IMGS & OMSS at the MSSNY House of Delegates Click to Enlarge HOD MEETINGSThe International Medical Graduates Section will be hold its annual meeting during MSSNY’s House of Delegates. Please join us on Friday, April 4 – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Hudson Room
MSSNY Announces CME at MSSNY 2025 House of Delegates Registration Now Open Click to Enlarge Please plan to participate in MSSNY’s CME Day leading into the House of Delegates meeting! Earn up to 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ on April 3rd. MSSNY is offering four CME
The Impact of Private Equity on Physician Practices: What You Need to Know Click to Enlarge A recent study published in JAMA Health highlights the increasing trend of private equity (PE) acquisitions in physician practices and the impact of PE exits on physician retention. The findings raise significant
Break Barriers, Lead Change—Join MSSNY’s Women Physicians Section Click to Enlarge Women in medicine have made incredible strides, yet barriers still stand in the way of true equity. Despite making up more than half of medical school enrollees, women physicians remain underrepresented in leadership, earn
Make America Healthy Again Commission on Chronic Disease Launched Click to Enlarge President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, appointing newly confirmed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as its chair. The commission aims to address
New App Simplifies Navigation of Developmental Disability Services in New York Click to Enlarge For medical professionals serving patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, explaining and coordinating support services often presents a significant challenge. A new app called Abilibee is changing the landscape by providing a comprehensive,
Strengthening Patient Engagement: Beyond Digital Communication Click to Enlarge As physicians navigate increasing patient volumes and mounting administrative burdens, meaningful patient engagement often takes a backseat. While digital tools such as automated reminders and follow-up messages can help streamline communication, they frequently feel impersonal and ineffective. With physician
