• Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees Attention all Yankees fans! From May 17th to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days. Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler, or a scrub top. Watch the Yankees

  • Press Coverage of MSSNY’s Support for Medical Aid in Dying New York lawmakers are expressing confidence that the medical aid in dying proposal under consideration will be passed before the legislative session ends in early June. The bill was amended several times to allay opponents’ concerns, according to sponsors Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Sen. Brad

  • Where Did All the Medical Appointments Go? Nassau and Suffolk County Medical Society Presidents Dr. David Podwall and Dr. Leslie Marino recently discussed factors contributing to increased wait times to get doctors’ appointments in Newsday. Dr. Podwall noted that practices are still playing catch-up from pandemic-related closures, but the backlog persists. “Our waiting lists are

  • FTC Decision to Limit Non-Compete Clauses and What’s in Store for Final Month of Legislative Session Listen to MSSNY’s May 10 podcast as Moe Auster, MSSNY’s Senior Vice President and Chief Legislative Counsel, gives physicians an update on the FTC’s decision to limit non-compete clauses and what’s in store for the final month of the legislative

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  • The Psychological Impact of Climate Change The visible effects of climate change are seemingly everywhere of late.  Have you assessed yourself, your family, your staff, and your patients for the possible psychological impacts of climate change?  Learn more about psychological reactions to be aware of and ways to remain alert and resilient in the face

  • STI COMPUTER SERVICES – Practice Management, Medical Billing, Electronic Medical Records, Revenue Cycle Management Services STI Computer Services specializes in the development, sales, installation, and support of computer systems for medical practices. STI is the author of the ChartMaker Go Medical Suite, a modular set of software for Billing, Scheduling, Practice Management, and Electronic Medical Records.

  • Health Commerce System – New Enhancements and Security Features The Department of Health is updating its Health Commerce System (HCS) to enhance security and improve user experience. Starting May 9th, 2024, you’ll see improvements to our “Forgot Password” feature and login interface. For further details and assistance, click here.  

  • DEA Announces Move to Reclassify Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Colleagues: On April 30, the DEA announced a move to reclassify Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, alongside Ketamine and some anabolic steroids. This would recognize the use of medical marijuana and make it easier to conduct research, but marijuana would not

  • LaughMD App Pioneers Laughter as Billable, Scalable, Evidence-based Medicine LaughMD is improving the approach to healthcare and wellness in hospitals, dialysis clinics and oncology facilities, bringing laughter right to the bedside of patients and into the daily routines of healthcare staff. With a powerful blend of clinical research and innovative technology, LaughMD offers a unique solution to combat