• Cannabis and Non-Compete Clauses Colleagues: What does the cannabis schedule change have in common with regulation of non-compete clauses? Both are examples of how the federal government issues regulations. A regulatory agency publishes a proposed rule in the Federal Register. A 120-day public comment period follows. The agency then publishes its final rule. The FTC

  • Navigating Sky-High Costs: New York’s Medical Malpractice Insurance Crisis In New York State, physicians are grappling with the nation’s most exorbitant medical liability insurance costs, a pressing issue that significantly contributes to the overall high insurance expenses across various sectors. A recent report from the New York Civil Justice Institute underscores the gravity of the

  • Primary Care Access: A Critical Juncture for Physicians The primary care system in the United States is currently facing various challenges. A recent report from 2024 has shown that 29% of adults do not have a regular healthcare provider. Additionally, the waiting time for new patients can be as long as nine months, which clearly

  • 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

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