MSSNY Cited in Coverage of Wrongful Death Veto Click to Enlarge In reporting on Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto of the Grieving Families Act, which would have increased plaintiff's awards in malpractice cases, Newsday highlighted the Medical Society of the State of New York, writing: MSSNY "an
MSSNY President Praises Veto of Grieving Families Act Click to Enlarge Medical Society of the State of New York President Dr. Jerome Cohen applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto of the Grieving Families Act, saying it would have had "significant unintended consequences" for the "already struggling health care
NY Physicians Again Grateful to Gov. Hochul for Veto of Legislation that Would Have Expanded Awards in Wrongful Death Actions Click to Enlarge "The physicians of New York State are once again sincerely grateful to Governor Hochul for her veto of legislation that would have greatly expanded the
Physicians Outraged at Congress’s Inaction on Medicare: MSSNY Urges Congress to Fix Payment Cuts to Physicians Early in 2025 Click to Enlarge During the fall, MSSNY worked closely with the American Medical Association and other physician advocacy groups to urge Congress to stop the 2.8% Medicare
Abstract Reviewers Needed Click to Enlarge MSSNY will once again hold a Residents/Fellows and Medical Students’ Poster Symposium during the 2025 MSSNY House of Delegates. We are seeking volunteers to serve as reviewers of abstracts for the symposium. January 6, 2025, is the deadline for submission
2025 Poster Symposium: Showcase Your Research! Click to Enlarge The 2025 Poster Symposium will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. This is a prime opportunity for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows to present their research and contribute to advancing
Harnessing Smartphone Technology for Groundbreaking Digital Medical Therapies Click to Enlarge Smartphones, often criticized for their role in the youth mental health crisis, are emerging as powerful tools for healthcare through prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). While excessive social media use is linked to mental health challenges, PDTs are
Direct-Care Neurology Practices: Neurologists Explore Benefits of Cutting Out Insurance Middlemen Click to Enlarge In a recent discussion hosted by Medscape, neurologists Dr. Jill Farmer and Dr. Jennifer Werely shared insights into direct-care neurology, a practice model bypassing traditional insurance systems. This approach allows physicians to prioritize patient
Join Us for MSSNY’s Lobby Day on March 11th Click to Enlarge Please plan to put aside Tuesday, March 11th for MSSNY’s annual Physician Advocacy Day. To register, click here: Physician Advocacy Registration. This year’s event will be held in person at Meeting Room 6 in
Life is Like a Roll of Toilet Paper Click to Enlarge Colleagues:Andy Rooney once wrote, “life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.” As a Gastroenterologist, I have always appreciated the GI aspect of this
