MSSNYPAC Endorsements for Election Click to Enlarge At its September 17 meeting, the MSSNY Council affirmed MSSNYPAC’s recommendations to endorse 39 candidates who have demonstrated strong support for issues affecting New York physicians and their patients. MSSNYPAC’s state and federal candidate subcommittees and its Executive Committee
Workers' Comp Board Enacts Regulations to Increase Deposition Fees Starting in 2027 Click to Enlarge The New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) has adopted regulations effective January 1, 2027, that increase the fees when a physician participates in a deposition treating an injured worker covered
MSSNY Urges Support for H.R. 9693 (Patients First Act) Click to Enlarge MSSNY is urging members of the New York Congressional delegation to cosponsor the bipartisan Patients First Act (H.R. 9693), a comprehensive, bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2026
AI and the Practice of Medicine: Accountability, Responsibility, and the Changing Role of the Physician Click to Enlarge By Donald E. Moore, M.D., M.P.H.On September 14, 2026, I attended AI and the Practice of Medicine: Examining Accountability and Responsibility in the AI Era in Washington, D.C. The
Know Your Worth with MSSNY’s New Career Care Center Click to Enlarge MSSNY will launch its new Career Care Center, powered by mduo, with a special webinar on October 29 at 7:00 PM ET. During this live demonstration, members will learn how to
Accept Payments Anywhere Click to Enlarge Simplify payment acceptance during your busiest months. Propelr offers omnichannel solutions to keep your practice running—even on the go. Connect with Our Payment Expert →
Upcoming MSSNY Webinars Support Physicians Across Every Career Stage Click to Enlarge October 20 Physician Employment Agreements: What to Know Before You Sign” will address key considerations for residents and early-career physicians evaluating employment offers. Topics include compensation, wRVU targets, contract terms, termination provisions, call
Grand Island Cares" Event Offers Free CPR, "Stop the Bleed" Training Click to Enlarge Niagara (NY) Frontier Publications (10/2) reports, "Community members gathered at Grand Island High School on Saturday for the first-ever 'Grand Island Cares' event, a community initiative offering free CPR,
Nine Times Unmatched: What I Learned on the Road to Residency Click to Enlarge By Caleb C. Atkins, MDWhen I graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2013, I expected to begin residency and continue along the traditional path toward becoming a practicing physician. Instead,
NYRx Cost Optimization Program Update Click to Enlarge NYRx’s September 10 Cost Optimization update and current Preferred Drug List (PDL) are available. Additional PDL and Brand Less Than Generic (BLTG) changes are scheduled for October 22. Beginning in November, prior authorization requirements for physician-administered drugs
