Proposed Bill Could End Student Aid for US Med Schools With DEI Programs A proposed bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act, introduced by Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC), aims to reshape diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in medical education. This legislation targets
Updated NYS Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations for Adults Beginning May 3, 2024, New York State will require that all persons 18 years of age and older and persons under the age of 18 with a risk, be offered a screening test for hepatitis C. These new requirements align New York State with the current Centers
Updated NYS Hepatitis C Screening Recommendations for Pregnant People An estimated 2.2 million persons nationally and 116,000 New Yorkers are infected with hepatitis C. Forty percent of persons living with hepatitis C do not know it. Nationally, rates of hepatitis C have risen among persons of reproductive age. Hepatitis C among the United State obstetric
It's Not Too Late – Support MSSNY's Poster Symposium Participating as a poster judge is an easy way for physicians to mentor and give back to our Medical Students, Residents, and Fellow colleagues, ensuring the future of medical research in New York State is bright. It is also an opportunity to develop our own CVs
NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery Named to Castle Connolly’s 2024 Top Physician Practices for Neurosurgery Congratulations to MSSNY’s Dr. Michael Brisman and the entire team at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery for being named to Castle Connolly’s 2024 national list of Top Physician Practices for Neurosurgery. The accolades, released March 20, are based on the
New York is 2024’s 5th Worst State for Physicians New York has emerged as 2024's 5th worst state for doctors. Here's a glance at the numbers: Overall Rank: 47th Income Adjusted for Cost of Living: 42nd for annual wages, but 17th for starting salaries. Access to Healthcare: At the bottom, with the lowest hospitals per
Diagnosis Denial: How Doctors Help Patients Accept Their Condition Navigating the delivery of life-altering diagnoses to patients is a profound challenge in healthcare, blending the need for empathy, patience, and clear communication. Experts like Dr. Jack Jacoub and Dr. Sourav Sengupta emphasize the delicate nature of these conversations, where guiding patients through accepting their conditions
Empowering Minority Health: MLMIC Partners with NMA for an Inclusive Future in Medicine In an upcoming event this August in New York City, MLMIC is joining forces with the National Medical Association at the special request of Dr. Vilma Joseph, President of the Bronx County Medical Society and co-chair of the MSSNY Health Equity Committee, as
Updated Medicare Conversion Factor The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its website to reflect the new Medicare Physician Payment Schedule conversion factor. This is a result of the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2024, which, starting March 9, included an additional 1.68 percent update to the 2024 conversion factor that offset a portion
It's Not Too Late – Support MSSNY's Poster Symposium Participating as a poster judge is an easy way for physicians to mentor and give back to our medical students, residents, and fellow colleagues, ensuring the future of medical research in New York State is bright. It is also an opportunity to develop your own CVs
