• New Independent Dispute Resolution Resubmission Process The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) are announcing a new process by which the Federal IDR portal will send disputing parties a unique web form to resubmit disputes that were originally improperly submitted instead of receiving a request from your certified […]

  • The Importance of Employment Contract Review Employment contracts can have a huge effect on your life, for better or worse. These contracts are often worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions, in compensation over their duration. Furthermore, they determine your scheduling, vacation time, general work/life balance, and more. Keep in mind that employers want you […]

  • Final Call for Judges! Participating as a poster judge is an easy way for Physicians to mentor and give back to our Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows colleagues, ensuring the future of medical research in New York State is bright. It is also an opportunity to develop your CVs for those working toward academic, industry, […]

  • MSSNY CME Webinars April 11th @ 7:30 AM: What’s That Spot?  April 11th @ 8:40 AM: Veterans Matters:  TBI in Returning Veterans  April 11th @ 9:50 AM: Veterans Matters Burn Pits: Psychological and Physical Impact on Veterans  MLMIC & MSSNY CME Day  April 11th @ 1:00 PM: Session Common Claims Against Physicians: A Specialty Review   […]

  • Here’s to Another Year of Prosperity and Opportunity for MSSNY Colleagues: As I prepare to complete my tenure as MSSNY President at next week’s annual House of Delegates meeting, I am left feeling grateful and proud of all the Society has accomplished this past year. I look forward to remaining active as my colleague and […]

  • How to Achieve a Healthy Screen-life Balance In the rapidly evolving world of health care, where digital platforms have become central to patient management, diagnostics, and communication, physicians face a new challenge: achieving a screen-life balance. The integration of digital technology has undeniably enhanced medical efficiency and patient care. However, it has also introduced the […]

  • Why Do So Many Doctors Embrace Superstitions and Rituals? In the high-stakes world of medicine, where the precision of science meets the unpredictability of human health, physicians are finding comfort and control in rituals and superstitions, a phenomenon deeply rooted in the profession’s culture. At Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, operation room numbers skip […]

  • Has the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack Impacted Your Practice? Take our Survey Now! MSSNY has been fighting with insurers and advocating physicians’ interests with regulators and legislators regarding the recent cyber attack on Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group that processes a significant portion of the nation’s healthcare claims for payment. MSSNY has been working […]

  • Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Conference New York State physicians are invited to the “Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine” conference on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Einhorn Auditorium, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. This event, planned for the healthcare team, offers an opportunity to earn […]

  • New York State Health Advisory: Alert on Rising Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease Cases The New York State Department of Health has issued an advisory in response to a concerning rise in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease across the United States, a trend also observed within New York. With 121 cases reported from 2021 through […]