115.991 Limiting the Scope of Practice of Specialists Assistants in Radiology: That MSSNY support the efforts of the NYS Radiological Society and the American College of Radiology to obtain regulation which would preclude a Specialist Assistant in Radiology from rendering an official report of any image produced by any diagnostic imaging technique
115.990 Simplifying the Credentialing of Teleradiologists: MSSNY to work with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) to devise and implement a method to expedite the hospital credentialing of physicians providing teleradiology services, including if necessary legislation or regulation, to reduce the unnecessary duplication of having to meet credentialing requirements for multiple hospitals. (Council
115.989 Physician Surrogates: MSSNY to urge the American Medical Association to examine programs developed by government or managed care organizations where physician extenders practice independently and insist that there be Level 1 evidence to demonstrate that there is no diminution in the quality of patient care by programs that use non-physician providers. (HOD 2011-114; Reaffirmed
115.988: Physician Extender Payment * MSSNY should lobby our state legislators and congressional delegation for an increase in physician payment commensurate with training, experience and responsibility, so that physicians who collaborate with or supervise physician extenders are paid for this role because of the increased expertise they must provide and responsibility they
115.987: Healthcare Provider Representation and Patient Protection MSSNY endorses the enactment of legislation that would establish requirements for all licensed health care providers who deliver direct care in an Article 28 licensed hospital, ambulatory surgical center, diagnostic and treatment center, or private physician’s office that is accredited (OB), to wear identification badges
115.986 Laymen’s Medical Advice Policy MSSNY will ask the AMA to support a public campaign which will promote patient recognition that when seeking medical advice, they are best served through partnership with their personal physician. (HOD 2016-212)
115.985 Repeal Prohibition on Pathologist/Patient Interaction The Medical Society of the State of New York supports the efforts of the NYS Pathology Association to seek a repeal of the New York State regulation which prohibits pathologists from speaking directly to patients about test results. (Adopted, Council June 2, 2016)
115.984 Expanded Clinical Roles for Medical Assistants in New York State MSSNY will work with New York State approved medical assistant teaching programs to develop suitable rules defining clinical work guidelines that can be incorporated into current New York State regulations. (HOD 2017-105; Reaffirmed HOD 2018 in lieu of resolution 113; Reaffirmed HOD 2021-50)
115.983 Laser Hair Removal The Medical Society of the State of New York will advocate that laser hair removal only be performed by an appropriately trained and educated individual under physician supervision; and will encourage provision of public education regarding the risks of laser use for aesthetic services. (HOD 2019-58)
115.982 Restricting the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act MSSNY will support expiration of the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act statute and its sunset provision when it is scheduled to expire in 2021. The policy will revert back to its original form, prior to passage of the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act in 2014, to restore patient safety and
