285.982 Elimination of Race-Correction in Medical Testing The Medical Society of the State of New York recognizes that the false conflation of race with inherent biological or genetic traits leads to inadequate examination of true underlying disease risk factors, which exacerbates existing health inequities. MSSNY encourages characterizing race as a social construct, rather than an
265.902 Charge for Referrals and Prior Authorizations MSSNY to seek the introduction of regulation/legislation to allow physicians to be paid by health insurers for referrals and prior authorizations reflecting their costs in time and personnel for each and every referral or prior authorization sought. (HOD 2008-53; Reaffirmed HOD 2018; Reaffirmed HOD 2023-106)
265.806 Complexity of US Healthcare System – MSSNY & AMA Communications The Medical Society of the State of New York will continue to work with the American Medical Association to educate the public about the excessive administrative hassles imposed by the numerous public and private health care payers that inappropriately interfere with patients accessing timely
265.805 AMA Advocacy Philosophy – Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick The Medical Society of the State of New York will continue to work with the American Medical Association Litigation Center to, within appropriate financial means, identify and participate with litigation challenging private and public payor claims adjudication processes that adversely impact patient care
265.804 Withdraw and Amend Virtual Credit Card Policy MSSNY will advocate that the AMA officially informs HHS/CMS, updates all its written materials and communications to strike any reference to VCC as a "valid" method of healthcare electronic payment method, and removes any reference that health plans can impose the requirement to accept VCCs via contractual
265.803 Safeguards Against Reduction in NYSHIP Physician Benefits MSSNY will advocate for: (1) requiring clear education of state employees so that there is complete transparency in the proposed sharp reduction in their healthcare benefits;. (2) requiring NYSHIP plan to offer at least one plan to employees that reimburse out-of-network physician services at UCR (90th percentile
250.988 Professional Misconduct Reform The Medical Society of the State of New York amend MSSNY Policy 250.988 as follows: MSSNY will support regulation and/or legislation that moves investigation of complaints, conduct of hearing, and discipline of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives from the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions to the Office
240.987 Truth in Advertising: MSSNY will advocate for proactive enforcement of New York State regulation that gives patients the necessary information to make informed decisions about who is providing their health care and also seek enactment of legislation to require all health care professionals in all health care settings to-wear identification tags that state their
207.947 Encouraging Free and Open Discussion MSSNY and the AMA will support free and open discussion of any and all medical topics without risk of harm or retaliation to ensure best practices that are based on the most current, scientifically rigorous, and peer reviewed information available. (HOD 2023 – 103,104)
207.946 Transparency on MSSNY Investments The Board of Trustees (Board) will continue to regularly review MSSNY investments through the Board’s Investment Committee and presentations at Board meetings. The Treasurer will provide summary information on MSSNY investments, along with any changes to investment strategy, at each regular Council meeting and at the annual House of Delegates.
