Shutdown Poses Risks to Practices, Patient Health Click to Enlarge Many hospitals and physicians have been forced to suspend offering telehealth services for their Medicare patients or charge fees due to the federal government shutdown, which Medical Society of the State of New York President
N.Y. Physician to Focus on Community as AAFP President Click to Enlarge MSSNY member Dr. Sarah Nosal, a family physician in the Bronx, has been installed as president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, emphasizing community-focused family medicine and innovative health care.
Cigna Policy May Impact Reimbursement for High-Level Claims Click to Enlarge Physicians are expressing concern over a new Cigna billing policy, effective Oct. 1, that reviews high-level office visit claims and adjusts payments without prior consultation, potentially leading to lost revenue and increased administrative work. New
MSSNY Supports Protecting Vaccine Access Click to Enlarge As New York lawmakers introduce legislation to maintain vaccine access amid concerns about changes in federal immunization guidelines, Medical Society of the State of New York President Dr. David Jakubowicz has voiced support for the concept: "Given the
MSSNY Featured in List of N.Y.'s Top Associations Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York is featured in City & State's inaugural list of New York's top trade and professional associations. MSSNY President Dr. David Jakubowicz highlights the organization's efforts in
Jakubowicz Urges Lawmakers to Counter Health Care Threats Click to Enlarge In this commentary, Medical Society of the State of New York President Dr. David Jakubowicz urges state leaders to avoid measures that would worsen health care access, particularly in rural areas, amid
N.Y. Lawmakers Seek to Boost State Vaccine Authority Click to Enlarge New York lawmakers are working on a bill to grant the state Health Department more authority over vaccine recommendations in response to federal changes that have limited COVID-19 vaccine access for certain
MSSNY Recovers More Than $17M in Denied Claims Click to Enlarge The Medical Society of the State of New York has recovered more than $17 million in denied claims, with $9 million coming from claims wrongfully categorized as experimental and $7.5 million from
MSSNY Exec Underscores Importance of Childhood Vaccinations Click to Enlarge Children attending day care centers in New York, as well as schools, are required to receive vaccinations as outlined by the state Health Department. MSSNY Executive Vice President Dr. Thomas Lee notes that
OBBA a Win for DPC, but it Harms the Health Care Safety Net Click to Enlarge The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows direct primary care patients to use health savings accounts for membership fees, but it also "dismantles the rest of the health care safety net,"
