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.
207.945 Policy on Conduct at MSSNY Meetings and Events MSSNY will adopt a Policy on Conduct at MSSNY Meetings and Events. MSSNY physician leaders will work with staff to implement and maintain a plan to operationalize a Policy on Conduct at MSSNY Meetings and Events, including mechanisms for reporting, investigation, and enforcement, with progress report
207.944 Optimizing Council Deliberations Timing of Board of Trustee and Council Agenda Item Dissemination: The agenda, minutes, and supporting materials should be disseminated to all members of Council and Board of Trustees not less than seven (7) days before a scheduled meeting. The reason for which an item was submitted less than seven (7) days
207.943 Restoring the HOD MSSNY should restore the HOD to its traditional, more robust, three-day format (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until conclusion of business) in addition to the CME day. (HOD 2023-209)
207.942 Nominating Committee and Self-Dealing Revising MSSNY Nominations: The name of the “Nominating Committee” shall be changed to "Nominations Committee." Those serving on the Nominations Committee shall be ineligible for consideration by the Committee for nomination as officer, trustee, councilor, or AMA delegate. The nominations committee is encouraged to nominate all submitted candidates for a
200.977 Full Involvement of Women Physicians in MSSNY Leadership Roles MSSNY will take immediate action to increase the number of women physicians at all levels of leadership. MSSNY affirms its commitment to the full involvement of women in leadership roles throughout the organization, including, but not limited to, officers, councilors, trustees, NY Delegation to AMA,
200.978 Increasing Diversity of Future MSSNY Leadership MSSNY will support, sponsor, and seek funding for leadership opportunities for women and under-represented groups in MSNNY through the provision of mentoring programs, internships, and various educational formats. (HOD 2023-204)
195.910 Medicare Advantage Plan Transparency The Medical Society of New York advocates that the AMA supports legislation and administrative rulemaking that would prohibit the use of the term “Medicare” for a private insurance entity for health care and support legislation such as the "Save Medicare Act" and similar legislative efforts. The Medical Society of New
195.909 Lack Of Access To Standard Of Care, Opioid Sparing, Evidenced Based Interventional Treatments For Chronic Pain In Medicaid Beneficiaries MSSNY will develop a policy stating that managed Medicaid administrative reform which requires private administrators to follow Medicare NCD (National Coverage Determinants)/LCD (Local Coverage Determinants) guidelines for coverage determinations among Medicaid beneficiaries and prohibits them
