Publications & Resources

Inside MSSNY’s Payment & Practice Division: A Deep Dive with Heather Lopez

Join Host Tammie Smeltz and MSSNY’s Heather Lopez as they explore healthcare payments, emerging trends and MSSNY’s advocacy for fair reimbursement.

Post-Op Bladder Injury After Gynecological Surgery and Impact of Informed Consent

On The Verdict, we hear from Kathy Harth, Assistant Vice President of Claims at MLMIC, about an interesting case involving a bladder injury after a total abdominal hysterectomy. Kathy discusses the importance of proper documentation of informed consent and the patient-physician relationship.

Get to Know Thomas Lee, M.D., MBA, Executive Vice President of MSSNY

Host Tammie Smeltz chats with the new Executive Vice President of the Medical Society of the State of New York, Dr. Thomas Lee. Dr. Lee discusses his incredible history as a practicing neurosurgeon in New York. He shares his goals for MSSNY and why it’s important for physicians to set aside time to volunteer at a not-for-profit.

Legislative Updates with Moe Auster, Esq., and Marc Craw, Esq.

Our latest episode of The Verdict features two guests: Moe Auster, Esq., Senior Vice-President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs with MSSNY; and Marc Craw, Esq., an attorney with MLMIC’s General Counsel’s Office. Moe and Marc provide a detailed overview of the Grieving Families Act and how it will impact physicians in New York.

Meet Loretta Ponesse, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians

Our latest episode of The Verdict features Loretta Ponesse, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Loretta discusses the NYACP’s Annual Scientific Meeting, NYACP’s dedication to diversity and the many benefits of joining the NYACP.