Seventy-One Percent of Physicians Say There is Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Click to Enlarge Medical Economics (9/17, Littrell) reports, "Seventy-one percent of physicians say there is stigma surrounding mental health and seeking mental health care in their profession, and 36% say they, or
MSSNY’s Dr. David Podwall Makes Cameo on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Click to Enlarge MSSNY member and Nassau County Medical Society Board Member Dr. David Podwall’s CBS New York interview on Change Health was recently featured on Last Week Tonight with
New York Moves to Finalize Overhaul of Out-Of-Network Billing Dispute Process Click to Enlarge Crain's New York Business [8/19] reports that the New York Department of Financial Services has moved "to finalize the controversial overhaul of a process that settles out-of-network payment disputes between doctors
New York Launches Overhaul Of Insurer Payment Dispute Resolution Process Click to Enlarge Politico Pro (8/13, Cordero) reported the New York Department of Financial Services has begun an "overhaul" of the state's healthcare "payment dispute resolution process, a proposal that fueled a contentious fight
Proposed New York State Bill Would Allow PAs to Practice Without Physician Supervision Click to Enlarge The New York State of Politics (6/2, Neuman) reports, "As a stand-alone bill sponsored in both the state Senate and Assembly, the Physician Assistant Modernization Act, if
MSSNY Leadership in the News Click to Enlarge Recent media coverage highlights include MSSNY leadership achievements: Rochester Business Journal (04/03/26): MSSNY President Dr. Mark Adams was highlighted in coverage of his role as President of the New York State Medical Society. Long Island
MSSNY Adopts Policy to Protect Private Practice Physicians in Hospital Mergers Click to Enlarge MSSNY adopted policy to protect admitting and surgical privileges of private practice physicians amid the proposed Maimonides–NYC Health + Hospitals merger. The policy also supports preserving physician salaries, benefits,
Experts, MSSNY Counsel Discuss Toll of Malpractice Suits Click to Enlarge Physicians often feel shock, fear, self-doubt, anger, and a sense of betrayal when sued for malpractice, says Annia Raja, a psychologist who specializes in therapy for physicians. But David Vozza, general counsel for the Medical
Jakubowicz: The Importance Of Preserving Physician-Led Care Click to Enlarge A physician-led approach to health care is crucial for patient safety and high-quality care, writes Dr. David Jakubowicz, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York, who notes that New York's executive budget
MSSNY president: IDR system crucial for fair payment resolutions Click to Enlarge Dr. David Jakubowicz, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York, writes in a letter to the editor that New York's "baseball arbitration" model for independent dispute resolution is an
