Governor Hochul and State Legislature Must Reform Prior Authorization Process in Final FY2026 Budget Click to Enlarge Colleagues: MSSNY is urging Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature to finally reform the broken prior authorization system as part of the FY2026 final budget, a system
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
Building Meaningful Relationships with Legislators Benefits Physicians and Our Patients Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I recently attended a reception for State Senator Robert Ortt along with representatives from Erie County Medical Society (MSCE), including MSCE Executive Director of MSCE Kathy Van De Loo, MSSNY's Associate
Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement: A Broken System Click to Enlarge Colleagues:For more than two decades, physicians in New York and across the country have faced a reimbursement system that is increasingly unsustainable. The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which serves as the foundation for physician payment, has not
Combating Insurance Administrative Burdens in New York Click to Enlarge Colleagues: One of the most persistent challenges for physicians practicing in New York is navigating the administrative burden imposed by health insurance companies. In many regions, a small number of insurers dominate the market, creating an effective
Preserving Physician-Led Care in New York Click to Enlarge Colleagues: The quality of patient care in New York depends on the expertise, training, and leadership of physicians. Over the past two decades, New York has seen ongoing debates about expanding the scope of practice for
A Commitment to Physicians and Patients Click to Enlarge Colleagues: I am deeply honored to serve as the next President of the Medical Society of the State of New York. This appointment represents the culmination of more than 20 years of engagement in our Society—from
Our Patients Need and Deserve Physician-Led Healthcare Click to Enlarge Colleagues:As New York policymakers continue discussions surrounding the state budget and broader health care policy, one principle should remain central to every proposal: protecting patients by preserving physician-led care.Patient care depends on a team of dedicated professionals.
American Healthcare Doesn’t Lack Money. It Lacks Alignment. Click to Enlarge Colleagues: We now spend roughly $14,500 per person per year — about $5 trillion nationally — yet the average American pays only about $1,500 out of pocket in a given year. That disconnect matters.
Don’t Blame Doctors for a System Insurers Designed Click to Enlarge Colleagues: The New York Health Plan Association’s recent op-ed that compared Medicaid billing and the IDR process to a plumber’s charges for a leaky faucet makes for a catchy headline. It also fundamentally misrepresents
