Message from MSSNY President Parag Mehta, MD: Physician Leadership During Crisis: We Need You Colleagues: As New York physicians, we are facing an unprecedented crisis with the possibility of an increase in malpractice premiums by 40%. The wrongful death lawsuit expansion bill that was passed by the legislature and will be considered by Governor Hochul […]
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Message from MSSNY President Parag Mehta, MD: Physicians: Urge Gov to Veto Wrongful Death Liability Expansion Colleagues: This week, my opinion piece on legislation to greatly increase amounts that can be awarded in wrongful death lawsuits was printed in the Albany (NY) Times Union (7/19). As I wrote in my op-ed, not very long ago […]
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Message from MSSNY President Parag Mehta, MD: Promoting Self-Care and Wellness Colleagues: There is a great deal of unrest and turbulence around the world, from Japan and Sri Lanka to England. However, these moments are also shared with significant advances in science and technology. NASA released stunning photos of stars born and dying, landscapes of […]
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Message from MSSNY President Parag Mehta, MD: Help Fight Our Looming Malpractice Crisis Colleagues: Physicians are facing a potential disastrous rise of up to 40% in malpractice rates as a result of a wrongful death bill passed by the State Legislature. We need all New York State physicians to urge the Governor to veto the […]
Today’s opinion by the US Supreme Court is a profoundly unfortunate decision that will impede the significant strides made by Albany and Washington to prevent continued senseless gun tragedies. As physicians, we treat the victims of gun violence every day, including the mental trauma of the survivors. Our endless condolences to victims’ families feel empty. The violence must stop […]
The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to order e-cigarette producer Juul—one of the leading manufacturers of e-cigarettes—to take its products off the market. This move followed the FDA’s two-year review process of Juul tobacco and menthol-flavored vaping products. MSSNY adopted policy in […]
Updated Clinical Guidance For Individuals 6 Months-11 Years Old – June 22, 2022 Dear NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Provider: Effective June 18, 2022, the CDC has recommended that everyone ages 6 months and older in the United States should receive a COVID-19 primary series vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19. This attached provider guidance has […]
Updated Guidance for The New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Individuals 12 Years of Age or Older June 13, 2022 Note: This guidance document applies specifically to health care providers offering COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents and adults ages 12 and older. Guidance specific to COVID-19 vaccination of children ages 5-11 can be found […]
Importantly, the Medical Society applauds the Legislature for passing crucial measures that will, if signed into law by Governor Hochul, help reduce excessive hassles our patients experience in seeking to obtain needed health care treatment and prescription medications. These include bills that: eliminate health insurer-imposed “fail first” requirements for medications to treat patient […]
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Less than two weeks after the heartbreaking mass shooting in our own community of Buffalo, we are again distraught by yet another mass shooting. MSSNY offers our deep condolences to the victims’ families. The horrific event in Texas yesterday—this time causing the unimaginable deaths of 19 innocent children and two teachers—reminds us of the urgent need for a waiting period and background […]
