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 5.5 IPCE credits through engaging learning […]
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MSSNY Announces Support of Medical Aid in Dying Act The Medical Society of the State of New York passed a resolution at its annual House of Delegates meeting expressing support for legislation that would permit Medical Aid in Dying, provided the physician always retains the choice to opt in or to decline to participate in […]
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Rochester Radiologist Elected to Statewide Post The Rochester Business Journal reports “Mark J. Adams MD was elected vice president of the Medical Society of the State of New York earlier this month. “Adams is a fellowship trained board-certified radiologist and professor of Clinical Imaging Sciences at University of Rochester Medical Center. A graduate of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
