Publications & Resources

NYSDOH Issues Emergency Regulations for Granting Medical Exemptions From Immunizations

MSSNY updates physicians on emergency regulations issued by the New York State Department of Health with regard to granting medical exemptions from immunizations.

New York State Repeals Religious Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements

On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation repealing a Public Health Law provision which allowed exemptions from school vaccination requirements based upon a parent’s or guardian’s religious beliefs.

Effective July 22, 2016, a 7-day Limit for Initial Opioid Prescriptions

As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.

Mandatory Electronic Prescribing Deadline Poses Concerns for Some Hospitals and Providers

MLMIC posts information on its blog to assist policyholders in complying with the e-prescribing mandate. In addition, we want to share with you a new article about the challenges New York providers face regarding the pending implementation date.

Mandatory E-Prescribing Waiver Applications Are Available

Applications for waivers to New York State’s mandatory electronic prescribing law are available ahead of the mandate’s March 27, 2016, start date.

UPDATE: One Year Delay for E-Prescribing

On Friday, March 13, Governor Cuomo signed a one-year extension of the e-prescribing mandate that will require all prescriptions to be submitted electronically.

Healthcare Reform and the Doctor-Patient Relationship

How are you handling the new mandates of health care reform while also attending to the needs of your patients?