MSSNY’s Expertise Helps Optimize Your Practice Revenue Over the past few years, MSSNY has helped our physician members recoup over 8.5 million dollars in unresolved insurance claims and takebacks. The good news for non-members is that we have expanded our program to include assistance to non-members as well. Although non-members will pay more for the
Patients Deserve To Have a Physician Oversee Their Care I am sure that you, like I, regularly hear from patients regarding their challenges associated with receiving timely access to care. It is a significant problem that must be addressed. Certainly, the burdens associated with practicing in New York make it hard to retain physicians. But
Exclusive 10% Discount on Medical Professional Liability Insurance I have great news to share. Through a new exclusive program, qualifying members of MSSNY can now obtain a 10% discount on their MLMIC Insurance Company medical professional liability coverage. Most every MSSNY member will qualify for the discount, which starts on new or renewing policies on
Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa! Colleagues: Following my Happy Hanukkah message a few weeks ago, I'd like to extend my heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. May this season of joy and celebration bring you and your loved ones happiness, peace, and prosperity. On Monday, Christians around
Issues with Insurers? MSSNY Recoups Over $8.5 Million for Members Colleagues: As physicians, we know all too well that issues with insurance companies have an impact on patient care. Insurance denials overwhelm both us and our office staff as we fight to ensure that our patients get the care they need and deserve. MSSNY’s Division of
NBC News Wrongful Death Report Omits Access to Care Concerns Colleagues: NBC News ran a 3-minute, 34-second story on the wrongful death bill this week, in which they devoted a mere 12 seconds to the point that signing the bill into law will lead to higher health insurance premiums and liability costs for medical malpractice.
Tomorrow is the Final Fall Session of the Women Physicians Leadership Academy Colleagues: Tomorrow, Saturday, November 4, I hope you’ll join the Medical, Education and Science Foundation (MESF) and the Medical Society of the State of New York for the Women Physicians Leadership Academy (WPLA)—a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and medical
Wrongful Death Bill Could Land on Gov’s Desk at Any Time Now: Urge Her to Veto it! Dear Colleagues, We must come together to ensure the health and safety of all New Yorkers. Time is running out to contact the Governor to urge her to veto the Wrongful Death bill, which could land on her
Prior Authorization Burdens Are Hurting Patients and Physicians Colleagues: MSSNY recently conducted a survey among New York physicians, which finds a dramatic increase in the use of prior authorization protocols by insurance companies over the last five years. The excessive use of these requirements delays our patients from receiving the care they need and accelerates
Response to Newsday’s “Doctors Drop Patients on Painkillers Amid Federal Opioid Scrutiny” Last week Newsday ran a story titled, Doctors Drop Patients on Painkillers Amid Federal Opioid Scrutiny, which argued that patients on opioid medication for pain relief are being "abandoned" by doctors as government scrutiny of prescriptions is leading an increasing number of physicians to stop
