117.999 Putting Economics in Health Information Technology: MSSNY will continue to work jointly, with the American Medical Association and other organizations, to develop standards and protocols towards affordable and user friendly health information and payment systems. (HOD 2006-81; Reaffirmed HOD 2016)
120.997 Truth in Health Insurance: MSSNY takes the position that all health insurance literature and contracts should be mandated to use a standardized form, written in laymen’s terms (easy to understand language), wherein excluded diseases, diagnoses, and medical procedures are appropriately identified in policies of contract holders. As a means of
117.998 Information Technology: MSSNY will encourage insurance companies to develop economic incentives, including increased reimbursement rates, for physicians and hospitals that use information technology in the care of their patients. (HOD 2006-92; Reaffirmed HOD 2016; Reaffirmed HOD 2019 in lieu of res 105)
117.997 Medical Smart Cards: MSSNY will: educate its members through News of New York, the MSSNY website and other appropriate means of communication, regarding the benefits, technology and availability of medical smart cards, and keep members informed of developments and opportunities in this emerging technology. communicate with health care organizations and health insurance plans throughout New York
117.996 EHR Interfaces: MSSNY will encourage the State of New York to (1) require electronic medical records sold in the state of New York to include, at no extra charge, interfaces that communicate with state-wide databases and local Region Health Information Organizations (RHIOs); and (2) set clear standards for electronic interfaces. (HOD 2009-90; Reaffirmed HOD 2019)
120.996 Standardized Insurance Claim Forms: SUNSET HOD 2014
120.995 Parity of Coverage for Mental Illness, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in Medical Benefits Programs endorsed by MSSNY: SUNSET HOD 2014
120.994 Insurers To Cover Hepatitis B Immunization: SUNSET HOD 2014 (Reaffirmed HOD 2024)
120.993 Smoking Cessation Reimbursement: SUNSET HOD 2014
120.992 Insurance Companies To Cover Screening Mammography: MSSNY will seek requiring all health insurance products to cover mammography whenever the patient’s physician deems it medically appropriate. (HOD 1997-255; Modified and reaffirmed HOD 2014)
