Urge Governor to Veto Legislation to Expand Surgical Scope of Podiatrists Click to Enlarge Physicians are urged to contact Governor Hochul to request that she veto S.6693-B/A.4613-B, legislation which passed at the very end of the Session that threatens patient safety by significantly expanding the
Bronx County Executive Honored Among NYC’s Top Healthcare Achievers Click to Enlarge Ronald Blount, Executive Director of the Bronx County Medical Society, was recently recognized by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as one of the “Healthcare Achievers of New York” for his outstanding grassroots, community,
Addressing Brooklyn’s Health Crisis: A Call for Physician-Led Equity Solutions Click to Enlarge Despite SUNY Downstate’s historic role in educating physicians and caring for Brooklyn residents, the surrounding community faces deeply entrenched health disparities. Nearly 60% of Brooklynites live with at least one chronic illness—yet many
Build a Sustainable Private Practice in New York with MSSNY by Your Side Click to Enlarge As more physicians reconsider hospital employment, many are returning to the independence and ownership of private practice. A recent Medical Economics article outlines three key elements for building a successful
What Physicians Need to Know about BCBS Settlement Click to Enlarge A $2.8 billion settlement has been reached in a multi-district litigation filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and its affiliates, resolving an over decade-long antitrust class action lawsuit. This settlement, one of the
Have You Been Adversely Impacted by MultiPlan’s Discounting Tactics? Please Let Us Know Click to Enlarge As has been widely reported, the American Medical Association and the Illinois State Medical Society have filed a lawsuit against MultiPlan alleging a price-fixing conspiracy with commercial health insurance companies, that resulted in below
Have You Recently Received Denied Claims from UnitedHealthcare Due to "Non-Participating" Status? Click to Enlarge We Can Help! The Physician Payment & Practice Division at MSSNY has recently seen an increase in cases where long-standing providers—some with over 20 years of participation—have been incorrectly terminated
