270.969 Physician Liability and Patient Protection under the False Claims Act The Medical Society of the State of New York together with the AMA will advocate for changes to the False Claims Act to ensure that physician liability under the False Claims Act is limited to those instances where the practitioner had actual knowledge that a
270.968 Irresponsible Medical Reporting in the Media MSSNY will encourage major media outlets to report on medical issues in a manner that is responsible and will make the media aware that the society is a potential source of expertise on issues relating to clinical practice. (HOD 2015-207; Reaffirmed HOD 2025)
270.967 Filming Patients for News or Entertainment The Medical Society of the State of New York affirms as policy that efforts to disguise a patient (such as blurring the face, changing the voice, or any other technique) do not substitute for the need to obtain consent from a legally authorized person prior to publication of
270.966 Immunity from Federal Prosecution for Marijuana-Prescribing Physicians The Medical Society of the State of New York support legislation ensuring or providing immunity against federal prosecution for physicians who prescribe marijuana in accordance with their state laws. (HOD 2015-164; Reaffirmed with modification HOD 2025)
270.965 Promote Legislation to Ensure Confidentiality of Peer Support The Medical Society of the state of New York affirms as policy the confidentiality of peer support excluding reporting requirements which exist under current law. (HOD 2017-101)
270.964 Truth in Advertising with Regard to the Title “Doctor” The Medical Society of the State of New York will continue to work with the federation of medicine and the AMA to seek legislation or regulation to ensure that any advertisement for a health care provider specify the degree held by such health
270.963 Clarification from US Department of Justice Regarding Federal Enforcement of Medical Marijuana Laws. The Medical Society of the State of New York will urge the American Medical Association to seek clarification from the United States Justice Department about possible federal prosecution of physicians who participate in a state operated marijuana program for medical use
270.962 Eliminate the Word “Provider” from Healthcare Contracts The Medical Society of the State of New York will seek legislation to ensure that all references to physicians in government and insurance contracts, agreements, published descriptions, and printed articles eliminate the word “provider” and substitute the accurate and proper term “physician.” This resolution is to be
270.961 The Term Physician The Medical Society of the State of New York will seek passage of state regulation and/or legislation mandating that the term physician be limited to those people trained in accordance with ACGME guidelines and have an MD, DO or a recognized equivalent physician degree and that the term not be used
270.960 Physician Competency and Age Discrimination The MSSNY will seek guidance from legal counsel toward formulating policy on age-related issues, physician competence, and patient safety. (HOD 2019-221)
