IMG Recognition Week Click to Enlarge Colleagues: Being ill is no fun, though it does enforce time in bed (or in my case, time on the toilet) to contemplate one’s own physical fragility and mortality. To those of you who noticed there was no President’s
Federal Legislation Introduced to Reform Medicare Payments to Physicians and Protect Patient Access Click to Enlarge Representative Greg Murphy, M.D. (R, NC) has introduced a bipartisan bill, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, to support physicians and protect patient access to care for Medicare beneficiaries.
Guidance On New Law Requiring Health Care Providers to Advise Patients Of Risks Associated With Using A Credit Card For Paying Medical Bills Click to Enlarge As previously reported, the DOH has put on hold a law that had been scheduled for October 20 implementation that
Maximizing College Financial Aid: Key Steps and Resources for Families Click to Enlarge Preparing to cover the cost of college is daunting, but with careful planning, families can navigate the process effectively. Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year is critical,
Saturday Morning: Women Physicians Leadership Academy Click to Watch Video Today is the first WPLA session on Advocacy and Changemaking! Join us this morning to earn CME credits and build essential skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow professionally—register now and be part of the conversation!
Dutchess County Medical Society Celebrates Fall Gala Click to Enlarge The Dutchess County Medical Society hosted its 2024 Fall Gala on October 17th at The Links at Union Vale in Lagrangeville, NY, bringing together physicians, dignitaries, and community members. Attendees included Dr. Adam Rubinstein, President of
MSSNY’s Heather Lopez Celebrated as a 2024 Woman of Distinction Click to Enlarge Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recently honored outstanding women at the 2024 Women of Distinction Ceremony at i7 Events in Viaport Mall. Among the honorees was Heather Lopez, MSSNY’s Vice President of Physician Payment and
N.Y. Delays Surprise Billing Law Amid Provider Backlash Click to Enlarge The New York Department of Health has postponed the implementation of a law aimed at reducing surprise medical bills. This delay comes after concerns from the Medical Society of the State of New York and
Help Shape Medicare Coverage: Join the NGS Contractor Advisory Committee Today! Click to Enlarge National Government Services (NGS) seeks Physicians to volunteer as Medicare Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) members. CAC members provide insights to help develop Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) by advising Medicare Administrative Contractors
Health Equity Committee CME Webinar Click to Enlarge Unconscious bias, social determinants of health, and countless other factors play a role in patient outcomes. How healthcare professionals engage with their patients are paramount to achieving successful patient outcomes. Learn more about this universally important topic by registering for The
