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AMPAC Announces In-Person 2024 Campaign School for Aspiring Political Leaders  AMPAC is excited to announce that the 2024 Campaign School will return in person from July 25 to 28 at the AMA offices in Washington, DC! Running an effective campaign can be the difference between winning and losing a race. That’s why the Campaign School is designed to

The Physicians Foundation Calls for Convergence of Efforts to Address Drivers of Health  The Physicians Foundation has announced an urgent call to address the critical state of U.S. health care by focusing on drivers of health (DOH) such as food security and transportation access. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care

9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients We are excited to share an excerpt from MSSNY member Dr. Mauvareen Beverley’s insightful and impactful book, “9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients.” In this work, Dr. Beverley provides practical, boots-on-the-ground solutions to

Pioneering Pathologist Triumphs Over Glioblastoma with Groundbreaking Treatment  Dr. Richard Scolyer, a highly respected Australian pathologist, has achieved a remarkable milestone by remaining cancer-free one year after undergoing a revolutionary treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. This treatment, inspired by his own research on melanoma, has shown no recurrence in his latest MRI scan,

2024 Mosquito and Tick-Borne Disease Updates The New York State Department of Health advises healthcare providers to adhere to established protocols for testing and reporting mosquito and tick-borne illnesses. Providers are urged to evaluate patients for these infections based on clinical presentation and outdoor exposure history, ensuring timely reporting to local health departments. Prompt recognition

Debate of Medical Aid in Dying Legislation Continues Passage of medical aid in dying legislation is yet to be decided by the State Assembly before it adjourns in early June, with the bill’s proponents saying the  Medical Society of the State of New York’s change in its stance on aid-in-dying may tip the balance in

Opinion: Medical Aid In Dying Differs from Suicide Medical aid in dying is not the same as dying by suicide, as patients are “initiating a cooperative process, which will involve health care professionals, family and, perhaps, others such as clergy,” writes Dr. Barry Perlman, a retired psychiatrist and member of the Medical Society of the

MSSNY Treasurer: Congress Must Act to Make Medicare Sustainable Medicare payment cuts over the past two-plus decades, combined with skyrocketing inflation and practice costs, are leading to serious consequences for smaller practices and individual physicians, as well as patients, writes Dr. Gregory Pinto, treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York and

A Conversation with Dr. John Lombardo, MLMIC’s Chief Medical Officer In this new episode of The Verdict podcast, Dr. Lombardo shares impactful stories from his career in medicine and his role as Chief Medical Officer. He also talks about MLMIC’s relationship with The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and provides information

Registration Now Open: Public Health! What is it Good for?  Join a group of public health experts on June 12th at 7:30am for the next Medical Matters webinar, Public Health! What is it Good for? This webinar will be a panel discussion with Dr. William Valenti, Dr. Arthur Cooper and Tom Henery, Preparedness Training Manager