195.903 The Private Practice Physicians in the Community The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) advocate for legislation, regulation or other policy mechanisms make it a priority to halt the constant yearly physician cutbacks in a climate of skyrocketing inflation and a high cost of living, in fact COLA should be built into ALL fee
195.904 Halt the rollout of new payment models by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), a new administration offers an opportunity The Medical Society of the State of New York requests that the American Medical Association urge Congress to halt CMMI's (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation) creation and rollout of new value-based payment models,
130.920 The Crisis in the Availability of Primary Care: Halt the required participation of small practices in value-based payment (VBP) models The Medical Society of the State of New York requests the American Medical Association to take a stand against the detrimental effects of VBP programs on small practices, primary care in particular, and advocate for
120.869 Prohibiting Insurers from Denying Payment for Procedures Based on Site of Service The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) advocates for legislation or regulation that prohibit insurers in NY State from denying payment for a procedure based on the site of service in which it was performed, provided that the procedure is
120.870 Mandating Health Insurers to Provide a Real-Time Online Tool for Coverage and Payment Policies, Integrated into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) shall advocate for legislation or regulations requiring all health insurers in New York State to provide a real-time online tool for physicians and patients
120.871 Mandate for Insurance Companies to Assist in the Transition of Patients to Alternative Participating Physicians Upon Contract Termination The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) advocate through legislation or regulations that private and public health insurers be mandated on the event of a treating physician terminating participation with that insurer to provide
195.901 Combatting the Corporatization of Healthcare The Medical Society of the State of New York re-affirm MSSNY Policy 195.919, and the New York delegation to the American Medical Association introduce a resolution at 2025 AMA Annual House of Delegates meeting advocating for the repeal of any law or regulation that imposes a penalty or deduction
(See also Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome – [AIDS], 15.000; Drug Dispensing, 70.000; Reimbursement, 265.000; Tobacco Use and Smoking, 300.000; Vaccines, 312.000; Violence and Abuse, 315.000) 30.986 Urgent Changes to EI Program The Medical Society of the State of New York make it a priority issue to seek legislation or regulation in New York to develop a comprehensive plan
120.872 Support for Protections Against Health Insurance Industry Limitations on Anesthesia Delivery The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) seek legislation or regulation to the New York State Office of Insurance prevent anesthesia services coverage from being based on time limitations. (HOD 2025-252)
120.873 Ensuring Direct Payment to Providers for Out-of-Network Services The Medical Society of the State of New York advocate for legislative and regulatory changes requiring insurance carriers to issue payments for out-of-network services directly to the healthcare provider physician or practice with the patients consent, in the event that the patient has already paid the
