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
Alarming Reports that Physicians are Facing Penalties in MIPS in 2024 Colleagues: On Aug. 10, CMS made available 2022 MIPS performance feedback, which determines whether physicians will receive a positive, neutral, or negative payment adjustment on Medicare services furnished in 2024. The AMA has heard alarming reports of physicians facing MIPS penalties in 2024 for the
NCMS and NAM Fall Membership Meeting at the Cradle of Aviation: Uniting the Medical Community This week, I attended the Nassau County Medical Society (NCMS) and Nassau Academy of Medicine (NAM) fall membership meeting, which epitomized the very best of organized medicine. When we gather to share ideas and professional camaraderie, great things can be
Working Together for Physicians and our Patients This week, a dedicated group of MSSNY members joined our government affairs staff for the Legislative and Physician Advocacy meeting to discuss our legislative priorities in advance of next year’s session. The robust meeting—which focused on issues that impact New York physicians and our patients—included input from MSSNY
Are Prior Authorization Burdens Impacting Your Patients’ Care? As physicians, we all know how insurance company prior authorization requirements can impose overwhelming burdens that often result in delays in care for our patients. These requirements often postpone necessary prescriptions, tests, and/or procedures. Our patients deserve better! MSSNY is advocating for legislation and regulation to reduce unnecessary
Urge Gov to Veto Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Yesterday, my letter to the editor entitled Wrongful-death bill won't improve maternal health outcomes ran in the Times-Union in response to Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s op-ed. I wrote that Assemblymember Bichotte Hermelyn should be commended for her courage and willingness to share her story and that physicians across New York state wholeheartedly agree
Seeking Physician Volunteers in Maui Colleagues: I know you share my overwhelming concern for the victims of the Maui fire disaster. As physicians, our first instinct in a situation like this is to help. And as the work in Maui shifts from search and rescue efforts to recovery efforts, the need for physicians is inevitable.
DOH Posts Information Regarding New Material Transactions Reporting Law that Took Effect August 1 The New York State Department of Health has posted preliminary information on its website detailing the new law effective August 1 requiring certain health care entities in New York State, including private physician practices, to provide notice to the NYSDOH of
