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NY State Physicians and Public Health Officials Launch "IMMUNIZE NY"

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:25:03 -0400

Many New Yorkers are Missing Opportunities to Stay Healthy through Vaccinations

MSSNY PRESIDENT DR. ANDREW KLEINMAN COMMENTS ON LACK OF OUT OF NETWORK COVERAGE IN 2015 NYS EXCHANGE PLANS

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:45:34 -0400

"All New Yorkers have a right to see the physician best able to treat their particular condition, which is why out of network coverage is critical for the health of all New Yorkers. The decision not to require health insurers to offer out of netwo...

New York's Physicians Continue to Be Major Economic Engine for the State of New York

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:31:15 -0400

New York's physicians generated over 570,000 jobs and nearly 10 jobs per physician in 2012, according to a new study released today. The study also showed that the economic activity by New York's physicians generated $5.6 billion in state and loca...

Charles Rothberg, MD, Re-Elected Treasurer Of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:49:42 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14) – Charles Rothberg, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist from Suffolk County, was re-elected Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates meeting in Tarrytown, NY...

Malcolm D. Reid, MD, Elected Vice President Of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:13:32 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14) – Manhattan physician Malcolm D. Reid, MD, MPP, was elected Vice-President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 12. This wil...

Arthur C. Fougner, MD, Elected Assistant Secretary Of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:08:50 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14)--Arthur C. Fougner, MD, was elected Assistant Secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 12. Board certified in Obstetri...

Joseph R. Maldonado, Jr., MD, MBA, DipEBHC, Elected President-Elect of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:48:52 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/16/14) – Joseph R. Maldonado, Jr., MD, MBA, DipEBHC, was elected President-Elect of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 12. Dr. Maldo...

Thomas J. Madejski, MD, Re-Elected Assistant Treasurer Of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:43:48 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14) – Thomas J. Madejski, MD, a board-certified internist in Medina, NY, was re-elected Assistant Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates meeting in Tarrytown on ...

Kira A. Geraci-Ciardullo, MD, Re-Elected Vice Speaker Of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:38:25 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14) – Mamaroneck allergist Kira A. Geraci-Ciardullo, MD, MPH, was re-elected Vice Speaker of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at MSSNY's 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY on Apri...

Joseph R. Sellers, MD, Elected Secretary of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:31:05 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14)-Joseph R. Sellers, MD, FAAP, FACP, was elected Secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY on April 12. Board Certified in Internal...

Jerome C. Cohen, MD, Re-Elected Speaker Of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:26:31 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14) – Binghamton gastroenterologist, Jerome Craig Cohen, MD, was re-elected Speaker of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 12. His...

Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD, Elected President of State Medical Society

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:20:05 -0400

Tarrytown, NY (4/14/14) – Westchester plastic surgeon Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD, was elected President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 208th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 12. He prev...

MSSNY PRESIDENT RESPONDS TO OUT OF NETWORK LEGISLATION IN STATE BUDGET

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:27:37 -0400

STATEMENT OF SAM UNTERRICHT, MD, PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN RESPONSE TO OUT OF NETWORK LEGISLATION IN STATE BUDGET

NEW YORK PHYSICIANS ASK NYS LEGISLATURE TO FIX NEW YORK ACA IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:44:35 -0500

Westchester County plastic surgeon and MSSNY President-Elect Dr. Andrew Kleinman and New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia McLaughlin today urged lawmakers to take steps to assure that health insurance plans sold through New York's Exchange t...

NYC OPHTHALMOLOGIST DELIVERS TESTIMONY BEFORE HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON ACA DIFFICULTIES

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:24:33 -0500

New York City ophthalmologist and MSSNY member Dr. Patricia McLaughlin today delivered testimony before the United States House of Representatives Oversight & Government Reform Committee about the difficulties she is experiencing with the im...

MSSNY President Sam Unterricht, MD, Comments on the Affordable Care Act

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:04:53 -0400

Today, former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to welcome President Obama, who is here to promote the Affordable Care Act at Clinton's annual celebrity-filled charitable gathering in New York. The President, in a concerted effort, is expected t...

Poll Finds New York State Physicians Frustrated by Liability Costs and Mandates

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:34:43 -0400

For Immediate Release

Suffolk County Physician Calls for Federal Control of Energy Drink Marketing

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:07:36 -0400

For Release Wednesday, July 31, 2013

MSSNY President Commends NYS Senate for Passing out of Network Reform Legislation

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:45:56 -0400

"The New York State Senate is to be commended for overwhelmingly passing legislation (S.2551, Hannon) prior to the end of the Legislative Session that would comprehensively address the issue of 'surprise medical bills' received by our patients. We...

Medical Society of New York President Responds to New Jersey Supreme Court Case on Medical Liability Trials

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:31:24 -0400

MEDICAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK PRESIDENT SAM UNTERRICHT, MD, RESPONDS TO NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT CASE REQUIRING SAME SPECIALTY EXPERT IN MEDICAL LIABILITY TRIALS

MSSNY Continues its Support of Moratorium on High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:44:18 -0400

The Medical Society of the State of New York continued to support a moratorium on high volume hydraulic fracturing at its House of Delegates, held in Tarrytown, NY April 12-14th.

Joseph R. Sellers, MD, Elected Assistant Secretary of State Medical Society

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:37:22 -0400

Joseph R. Sellers, MD, was elected Assistant Secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 207th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 13. Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediat...

Joseph R. Maldonado, Jr., MD, MBA, DipEBHC, Elected Vice President of State Medical Society

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:30:28 -0400

Joseph R. Maldonado, Jr., MD, MBA, DipEBHC, was elected Vice President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 207th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 13. Dr. Maldonado previously served as A...

Thomas J. Madejski, MD, Re-Elected Assistant Treasurer Of State Medical Society

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:29:46 -0400

Thomas J. Madejski, MD, a board-certified internist practicing in Medina, NY, was re-elected Assistant Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 207th annual House of Delegates meeting in Tarrytown, on April 13. In t...

Malcolm D. Reid, MD, Re-Elected Secretary Of State Medical Society

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:21:58 -0400

Manhattan physician Malcolm D. Reid, MD, MPP, was re-elected Secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 207th annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Tarrytown, NY, on April 13. This will be his fifth term as an of...