Physician Burnout Trends Improve, But Pressures Remain for New York Physicians Click to Enlarge Key Point / Outcome: National data shows physician burnout declining slightly, now at 41.9%, with improved job satisfaction and engagement. Why it Matters for New York Physicians: Burnout remains uneven across specialties,
When Crisis Strikes: Preparing Physicians for the Unexpected Click to Enlarge “When Bad Things Happen to Good Doctors: Crisis Management for Physicians,” a dynamic expert panel discussion focused on practical strategies for navigating professional and regulatory challenges with confidence. The program is designed for physicians at
Happy Mother’s Day Click to Enlarge MSSNY recognizes and celebrates the physician mothers, caregivers, mentors, and family members whose compassion and resilience strengthen both medicine and our communities. To the mothers balancing patient care with family life, long hours with unwavering dedication, and
Capital Update May 8, 2026 Click to Enlarge The State Legislature and the Governor are closing in on a final agreement on the State Budget, and Budget bills may begin to be considered next week. In this regard, it is imperative that physicians immediately communicate
NY Physicians Stress Final State Budget Must Reject Proposals that Impede Access to Care Click to Enlarge Colleagues: On Friday, I released the following statement to the press: "As the Legislature and Governor finalize the 2026–27 State Budget, it is imperative that they take decisive
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Share Your Voice. Strengthen the Voice of New York Physicians. Click to Enlarge Getting involved in organized medicine can feel like one more demand on an already full schedule. That’s why stories from colleagues matter. MSSNY Assistant Secretary Bernadette A. Riley, DO, MS, shared her
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
