PULSE 1/30/2026: Governor’s Budget Could Spell Disaster for Many Physicians – Plan NOW to be in Albany on March 10th
Governor's Budget Could Spell Disaster for Many Physicians - Plan NOW to be in Albany on March 10th Click to Enlarge Listen Here
PULSE 1/30/2026: How You Can Report Antisemitic Incidents
How You Can Report Antisemitic Incidents Click to Enlarge Antisemitism in health care, and in the general population, has seen an enormous uptick in recent years. Antisemitic incidents in New York State have increased 626% between 2015 and 2024. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is the
PULSE 1/30/2026: Dr. Charles Lopresto Appointed Chief Medical Officer at Silvercrest Center
Dr. Charles Lopresto Appointed Chief Medical Officer at Silvercrest Center Click to Enlarge MSSNY proudly recognizes Dr. Charles Lopresto, a member since 2018 and Councilor of the Organized Medical Staff Section, on his appointment as Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Services at The Silvercrest
PULSE 1/30/2026: Capital Update: January 30, 2026
Capital Update: January 30, 2026 Click to Enlarge MSSNY Urges that State Budget Not Be Balanced on the Backs of New York’s Dedicated PhysiciansGovernor Announces New Student Loan Repayment Program for Health Care Workers Including Primary Care Physicians and Psychiatrists
PULSE 1/30/2026: Join Us for MSSNY Physician Advocacy Day
Join Us for MSSNY Physician Advocacy Day Click to Enlarge MSSNY’s Physician Advocacy Day will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Meeting Room 6 of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, from 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The timing is deliberate: both the
PULSE 1/30/2026: Rising Health Insurance Costs Put New Pressure on Physician Practices—MSSNY Offers Member Support
Rising Health Insurance Costs Put New Pressure on Physician Practices—MSSNY Offers Member Support Click to Enlarge Key Point / Outcome: Employer-sponsored health insurance costs rose 6% in 2025 and are projected to increase another 6.7% in 2026, outpacing wage growth and inflation. Why
PULSE 1/23/2026: Dr. Hari Shukla Receives Key to the City of New York
Dr. Hari Shukla Receives Key to the City of New York Click to Enlarge On December 29, 2025, Dr. Hari Shukla, pediatrician, educator, humanitarian, and MSSNY member since 2019, received the Key to the City of New York from former Mayor Eric Adams. The former Mayor called
PULSE 1/23/2026: Capital Update: January 23, 2026
Capital Update: January 23, 2026 Click to Enlarge Governor Advances Executive Budget: MSSNY Urges that State Budget Not Be Balanced on the Backs of New York’s Dedicated Physicians Legislature Passes Chapter Amendment to New Law Requiring Greater Transparency and Consent for Use of Virtual Credit Cards
PULSE 1/23/2026: US House of Representatives Holds Hearing on Abusive Practices by Health Insurers
US House of Representatives Holds Hearing on Abusive Practices by Health Insurers Click to Enlarge The US House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee and Ways & Means Committee held hearings on Capitol Hill on Thursday, January 22nd, with explosive examples given of heartbreaking coverage denials, surprising
PULSE 1/23/2026: Legislature Passes Chapter Amendment to New Law Requiring Greater Transparency and Consent for Use of Virtual Credit Cards (VCCs)
Legislature Passes Chapter Amendment to New Law Requiring Greater Transparency and Consent for Use of Virtual Credit Cards (VCCs) Click to Enlarge In response to complaints of health plans unilaterally attempting to make payment for patient care services using VCCs that impose steep fees on physicians
