105.994 Pharmacogenetics Insurance Coverage The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) will support insurance coverage for enzyme deficiency testing when the test is ordered by a physician. (HOD 2022-258; referred to Council; substitute amended and adopted by Council 3/13/23).
217.991 Allocation of COVID-19 Therapeutics in Times of Shortages MSSNY supports high prioritization of nursing homes in the allocation of COVID-19 therapeutics. (HOD 2022-157)
(See Reimbursement 265.000; Weight Management & Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles, 320.000) 217.991 Allocation of COVID-19 Therapeutics in Times of Shortages MSSNY supports high prioritization of nursing homes in the allocation of COVID-19 therapeutics. (HOD 2022-157)
207.949 MSSNY and AMA Recognize the 2022 Bicentennial Celebration of the Medical Society of the County of Kings The Medical Society of the State of New York recognize the 2022 Bicentennial Celebration of the Medical Society of the County of Kings and a resolution will be introduced at the AMA HOD seeking recognition of the
110.981 Site of Service Availability The Medical Society of the State of New York will continue to advocate to reduce health insurer pre-authorization burdens, including eliminating pre-authorization requirements and restrictions on site of service. (HOD 2021-54; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)
120.999 Health Insurer Abuses: MSSNY has urged the Superintendent of Insurance to enhance the means by which consumer and physician complaints regarding health insurance programs are addressed in a timely, informed and effective manner, through: (1) Development and identification of clearly defined complaint and review procedures; (2) Imposition of penalties designed
120.998 Reimbursement When Patients Refuse to Sign Health Insurance Forms: MSSNY is urgently requesting the New York State Department of Insurance to draft measures which would ensure that health insurance companies be obliged to reimburse physicians for documented medical services performed in accordance with the patient’s insurance plan whether or not the
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)
