Did You Know? MSSNY Membership Pays:

Advocacy Won Average Estimated Annual Saving Per Physician

• $14,800 = Fighting malpractice coverage hikes, most recently the Grieving Families Act. Impacts both private practice and employed physicians whose employers will have less money to pay physicians and hire support staff.

• $8,000+ = Fighting for better pay, including stopping Medicare pay cuts and supporting increases in Medicaid pay as well as expanded patient insurance coverage.

•  $6,000 = Other successes such as enhanced physician appeal rights for insurer claim denials, telehealth payment parity, and more.

Here are a few more reasons why a medical society membership is a wise investment in one's career and financial future. Please visit https://www.mssny.org/my-mssny/member-benefits/ for a comprehensive list of benefits.

Physician Advocacy

·  MSSNY’s Government Affairs division works tirelessly to advocate for physicians’ interests.  They aim to shape legislation and policies impacting your ability to provide patient care and analyze thousands of bills introduced in the New York State Legislature and issue memoranda of support or opposition when necessary. Please find an overview of MSSNY advocacy efforts at https://www.mssny.org/take-action/grassroots-action-center/

Discounts in Insurance and Legal Services  

·  MLMIC Preferred Savings Program (PSP) provides a 10% discount to qualifying physicians

·  Charles J. Sellers & Co. Insurance provides discounts on business, homeowners, auto and long term care insurance 

·  Ruskin Moscow Faltischeck, P.C. provides one-hour complimentary attorney time annually and a 20% member benefit discount on hourly billing rates

Valuable networking opportunities with other professionals 

·  Job opportunities, referrals, and partnerships 

·  Enhance career and income potential 

Exclusive discounts on conferences, workshops and continuing education programs

·  Allows members to stay current on the latest advancements in their field without breaking the bank 

·  24/7 access to over 60 free online CME courses (including State Required Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction)

·  Crisis Communications Training (Up to a $900 value)

Scholarships, assistance in writing grants, and public service awards

·  Boost a healthcare professional's credibility and reputation

·  Provide financial support for their professional development

Payment and Practice 

·  Consultations with an expert guide, advice, assist with claims

·  Over past two years succeeded in getting $7.5 million in claims payments to members 

Loan Refinancing: SOFI

·  Student loan refinance, rate discounts 

Physician Contract Review

·  10% off year subscription, free Tools through Resolve