Capital Update May 1, 2026 Click to Enlarge Negotiations on the top-line issues holding up consideration of the State Budget have accelerated over the past week, pointing towards announcement of a Budget deal soon. In this regard, physicians must continue to advocate to their legislators on the several pressing
Advocacy in Action Click to Enlarge From left to right are Dr. Natalka D. Stachiw, MSCE Vice President; Senator April N. M. Baskin; Dr. Stacey A. Watt, MSCE Past President and MSSNY Councilor, Ms. Audrey Watt, and Dr. Michael D. Merrill, MSCE President‑Elect. From left to right
New York Appellate Court Finds Lower Court Wrongly Permitted Expert Testimony Without Adequate Scientific Foundation; MSSNY & AMA Had Supported Case with Amicus Click to Enlarge The New York Appellate Division, 2d Department, ruled this week that a lower court erred in allowing a plaintiff’s
New York’s IDR System Preserves Access to Care Click to Enlarge In a recent segment on Capitol Pressroom, MSSNY EVP Dr. Thomas Lee delivered a clear message: New York’s Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process is not broken—it is essential. At a time when insurers are pushing
Build Your Influence and Save on Physician Leadership Training Click to Enlarge Leadership responsibilities are no longer optional. It is a part of daily practice. Whether guiding clinical teams, managing departments, or advocating for patients and colleagues, physicians are frequently asked to influence decisions in environments
MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation Update Click to Enlarge A federal antitrust lawsuit is currently underway against MultiPlan (recently rebranded to Claritev), a healthcare data firm, and major health insurance companies including UnitedHealth, Elevance (Anthem), Humana, Aetna, Cigna, and various Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Building Meaningful Relationships with Legislators Benefits Physicians and Our Patients Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I recently attended a reception for State Senator Robert Ortt along with representatives from Erie County Medical Society (MSCE), including MSCE Executive Director of MSCE Kathy Van De Loo, MSSNY's Associate
Legal Expertise for New York Physicians Click to Enlarge Legal issues can emerge at any time. Norris McLaughlin offers MSSNY members a one-hour complimentary consultation and discounted rates on compliance, contracts, and practice law. Connect with Legal Experts →
MSSNY Immediate Past President Dr. Jakubowicz Shares Advocacy Expertise at SUNY Downstate Grand Rounds Click to Enlarge Policy changes, reimbursement challenges, and increasing administrative complexity continue to shape how physicians deliver care and sustain their practices. That reality underscores the importance of physician leadership in
Capital Update April 24, 2026 Click to Enlarge Physicians must continue to advocate to their legislators on the several pressing State Budget health care policy issues under negotiation that will exacerbate the significant challenges facing physician care delivery across the State if they are adversely decided. The
