The Nurse Will See You Now Click to Enlarge Nurse practitioners, the fastest-growing profession in the country, often provide care when physicians are in short supply, but the care provided by NPs may pose risks to patients due to a lack of standardized educational criteria and clinical
Physicians Considering Scaling Back Click to Enlarge A recent AMA survey reveals that over one-third of physicians are considering leaving or reducing their work hours, with younger and midcareer doctors significantly affected. The survey, part of the AMA Organizational Biopsy, gathered over 12,400 responses and highlighted
Advisory: Influenza Testing Among Persons with Severe Respiratory Illness During Periods of Low Influenza Virus Circulation Click to Enlarge The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued new guidelines for influenza testing amidst the ongoing global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1).
Help Us Improve the Prior Authorization Process Click to Enlarge We are aware of the ongoing issues with obtaining prior authorizations for Cigna patients through EviCore. These issues are causing significant disruptions in office staff time and delaying patient care. To address this, we need your help
Balancing Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations to Combat Burnout Click to Enlarge Residency burnout remains a critical issue, with long inpatient hours contributing significantly to fatigue and mental strain. Recent changes in scheduling, such as transitioning from 4-week inpatient and 1-week outpatient rotations (4+1) to 4-week inpatient
New Physician-Owned Hospital Bill Introduced in the U.S. House Click to Enlarge The American Medical Association continues to be a strong proponent of lifting the existing ban on physician-owned hospitals. This week, Representatives Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
Physician Burnout Declines, But Challenges Remain Click to Enlarge Physician burnout, a long-standing issue, reached a record high of 62.8% in 2021. However, recent AMA survey data shows a decline, with burnout falling below 50% for the first time since 2020. This progress is encouraging,
Unintended Consequences of Health Care Cost Control Laws Click to Enlarge Federal and state laws designed to control healthcare costs drive up expenses and limit access to care. Certificate-of-need (CON) laws, for example, restrict the expansion of hospitals and services, particularly impacting rural areas. These laws, alongside
Embracing Neurodiversity in Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities Click to Enlarge Approximately 15-20% of the world's population is neurodivergent, with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Despite their unique strengths, neurodivergent physicians face significant barriers in the workforce, including stigma and lack of accommodations. Studies suggest that neurodivergent individuals
Listen to the Verdict Podcast Featuring MSSNY’s SVP of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Morris Auster Click to Enlarge Tune in to the latest podcast featuring MSSNY’s Senior Vice President of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs and Chief Legislative Counsel Morris Auster and MLMIC attorney Marc Craw, as they
