85.930 Support Admission of Applicants from Rural Areas in NY Medical School The Medical Society of the State of New York supports federal student loan programs that offer income-based payments, interest benefits, and loan forgiveness. the Medical Society of the State of New York bring a resolution to the AMA House of Delegates to urge
85.931 Addressing Additional State Mandated Educational Requirements for Physicians The Medical Society of the State of New York advocates for meaningful physician input before enacting new mandatory educational modules, and for the involvement of educational specialists to design high-yield, concise, and effective educational content. The Medical Society of the State of New York advocates for
85.932 Protecting the Integrity of the U.S. Healthcare System from Misinformation and Policy The Medical Society of the State of New York will work to educate both medical professionals and the public on the importance of scientific literacy and medical accuracy, the risks associated with healthcare misinformation, and the importance of continued advancement of evidence-based
85.933 Enhancing the Pathway for Black Male Medical Students Support the development and funding of comprehensive mentorship programs connecting Black male pre-medical students with physician mentors, guiding academic preparation, MCAT preparation, the medical school application process, and career development. Promote the expansion of loan repayment programs specifically designed to incentivize physicians to practice in underserved
(See Vaccines, 312.000) 240.974 Truth in Healthcare Advertising All qualitative and quantitative claims in healthcare advertising be truthful and inclusive of the organization or study validating the claims made. (HOD 2025-203)
85.934 Ensuring Physician-Led Training for Medical Students and Residents MSSNY advocate for ensuring and preserving physician-led model of education of medical students and resident physicians in all educational settings, and petition relevant organizations (such as the LCME, COCA, and ACGME) to discourage medical schools and physician residency programs from having non-physicians, such as Nurse Practitioners
175.952 Preservation of Medicaid That our MSSNY strongly supports maintaining and expanding Medicaid coverage to ensure access to comprehensive healthcare for vulnerable populations, and MSSNY opposes any state or federal efforts to impose work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility. MSSNY opposes increasing cost-sharing requirements for Medicaid enrollees, and ask the AMA to make
110.980 Promoting Responsible Artificial Intelligence MSSNY shall advocate for policies and regulations that ensure artificial intelligence be implemented as a clinical decision support tool rather than an independent diagnostic or prescribing system and MSSNY shall oppose any legislation or regulation allowing for independent prescription by artificial intelligence without direct physician oversight. (HOD 2025-66)
190.981 Ask Gov to Form Medical Liability Commission That our MSSNY, with our allies, formally and publicly propose to Governor Hochul that she empanel a Commission of Stakeholders, including business owners, attorneys, physicians, builders, etc., to evaluate NY’s entire Liability Landscape to reform NY’s Tort Law. (HOD 2025-65)
170.987 Reducing Risk of Federal Investigation or Prosecution for Prescribing That MSSNY support legislative, regulatory, and other advocacy efforts that (1) advance the adoption of a conjunctive standard in the context of “legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of his professional practice” under the federal Controlled Substances Act and
