125.986 Requesting New York State Eliminate Item 12 of DOH 405/9 Guideline Admission/Discharge That the Medical Society of the State of New York will advocate for a change to the NYS DOH 405.9 guideline by deleting item 12 (i) “Such examination shall include a screening uterine cytology smear on women 21 years of age and
125.987 Helium Shortages in the USA In the interest of protecting patients’ ability to access MRI imaging, the Medical Society of the State of New York urges the delay of the sale and privatization of the Federal Helium Reserve until issue of supply chain shortages, both current and potential future, can be resolved. A copy
125.988 Chemotherapy sensitivity test to provide precise personalized cancer treatment MSSNY supports coverage by all health plans for use of chemotherapy sensitivity testing according to accepted guidelines of the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) & the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) without any out-of-pocket cost to the patient. (HOD
125.989 Breast Cancer Screening/Clinical Breast Exam Coverage The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) will advocate for Medicare coverage of clinical breast exams for female and at-risk male patients during the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) and Subsequent Annual Wellness Visit appointments. A copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the
125.999 Test Results of Multiphasic Screening Programs: SUNSET HOD 2023
125.998 Use of CT Scans for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: (Sunset HOD 2017)
125.997 Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening: With regard to Colorectal Screening, MSSNY is to: – stress to the physician community the importance of counseling patients on the issue of colorectal cancer and the availability of a readily available screening test and procedure to detect this entity early in its course; – take an active role
125.996 Screening Programs and Interventions Most Beneficial in Improving the Overall Public Health MSSNY has long advocated for the rights of patients to have access to various screening services and interventions most beneficial in improving the overall health of the public. Obviously access to these important health care service recommendations is dependent upon the acceptance,
125.995 Breast MRI for High Risk Women: SUNSET HOD 2022
125.994 Use of CT Scans for Early Detection of Lung Cancer The Medical Society of the State of New York supports screening for lung cancer with low dose computed tomography for patients who meet current nationally recognized guidelines. (HOD 2014-157)
