MSSNY Podcasts
The Medical Society of the State of New York has created a number of podcasts on topics that are timely and relevant. In addition to weekly MSSNY Updates from the Division of Governmental Affairs, there are myriad timely and relevant podcasts on COVID-19 (both for physicians and patients) as well as a number of others on veterans, adult immunizations and emergency preparedness.
MSSNY Update 9-15-2026: The Fall Season Brings Many Opportunities to Advocate for Your Patients
MSSNY Grassroots Action Center:
https://mssny.quorum.us/?
A Discussion on the 2026 Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
New York State Department of Health Cyclospora Information Page:
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/cyclosporiasis/
New York State Department of Health Cyclospora Fact Sheet:
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/cyclosporiasis/fact_sheet.htm
Two deaths reported from cyclosporiasis in Michigan:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/michigan-reports-first-2-u-s-deaths-in-outbreak-of-cyclospora
They're Back! A Discussion on Recognizing Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Currently on the Rise
CDC Guide to Recognizing Measles:
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html
CDC Be Ready for Measles Toolkit;
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/php/toolkit/index.html
CDC Photos of Measles Symptoms:
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/photos.html
CDC Measles Tracker:
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
The Rules of Contagion: Why Viruses Do What they Do
July 14, 2026 Ebola update:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/africa-cdc-calls-more-protection-health-workers-deadly-ebola-outbreak-shows-no-sign-slowing
July 1, 2026 Update
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ebola/ebola-deaths-africa-top-400-uganda-reports-death-child-marburg
United Nations UN News Ebola in DR Congo:
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167933
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167786
MSSNY Update 5-29-2026: Final State Budget Hits and Misses on Healthcare
MSSNY Update 5-15-2026: Late State Budget + Impending End of Legislative Session Spells Immense Challenges for Physicians
MSSNY Update 4-17-2026: State Budget Negotiations Intensify as Key Healthcare Issues Remain in Doubt
MSSNY Update 3-13-2026: It's March Madness for MSSNY – Physician Advocacy Day, State Budget, House of Delegates & CME
MSSNY Update 2-13-2026: MSSNY President Warns Legislature About Disastrous Patient Consequences of Adverse Budget Proposals
Register now for March 10th MSSNY Physician Advocacy Day:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSK29RDlT-jee1sV1DqF3Z_hlD45Ho_U8CfxckFvln6eOJvQ/viewform
MSSNY Update 1-30-2026: Governor's Budget Could Spell Disaster for Many Physicians - Plan NOW to be in Albany on March 10th
Register here for MSSNY Physician Advocacy Day:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSK29RDlT-jee1sV1DqF3Z_hlD45Ho_U8CfxckFvln6eOJvQ/viewform
MSSNY Update 1-16-2026: Governor Targets No-Fault Fraud, Vaccination & Prior Authorization in State of the State Message
MSSNY Update 12-5-2025: Medical Community Advocating for 4th Veto of GFA and Lots of CME Opportunities Upcoming
MSSNY Update 10-31-2025: MSSNY Physician Leaders Working to Improve Patient Care Delivery Through MSSNY Committees and CME programs
Urge Governor to Veto Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare
https://p2a.co/FEYuad4
Fall 2025 Women Physicians Leadership Academy - Dollars & Sense: What it is & Why you NEED to Register!
November 2, 2025 9:45AM-1:15PM
WPLA - Advocacy & Changemaking - Worth the effort
https://mssny.zoom.us/meeting/register/wbAf8W6UQd6c5TkLi6pWbA
November 23, 2025 9:45AM-1:15Pm
WPLA Effecting Communications - Communicating Your Worth
https://mssny.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xd-gfyXHTVCePQVMpnHWQQ
December 7, 2025 9:45AM-1:15PM
WPLA Leadership - Dollars and Sense of Leadership
https://mssny.zoom.us/meeting/register/LvQFy0EfRZObRecFxuQaRA
MSSNY Update 9-5-2025: Impact of HR 1 & Medicare Pie-shifting, and How You Can Join Our Advocacy Efforts
Email Oksana Golovina: ogolovina@mssny.org
Join PAL:https://www.mssny.org/take-action/pal-network/
Physician's Electronic Emergency Preparedness Toolkit 2025 Episode 4
MSSNY Update 6-27-2025: 2025 NY Legislative Session Brings Many Positives for Physicians, Some Challenges, and a Big, Big Remaining Question from Washington
MSSNY Update 6-13-2025: End of Session Flood of Bills Impacting Healthcare: Some Positive, Some Adverse, & Further Grassroots Needed
MSSNY Update 5-23-2025: US House-Passed Bill Would Impose Huge Medicaid Cuts and End-of-Session Challenges in Albany
MSSNY Update 5-9-2025: At long last, a State Budget – What Does it Mean for Physicians?
MSSNY Update 4-11-2025: MSSNY House of Delegates Wrap-Up and State Budget Drags On… and On
Let's Talk About Measles: 2025 Measles Update
Since this podcast was recorded, the number of measles cases has continued to rise. As of May 14, 2025 there were 1,001 confirmed measles cases reported in 31 jurisdictions throughout the United States, including seen cases in New York state.
For more information go to:
New York State Measles Web Portal:
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles/
CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks:
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
MSSNY Update 3-21-2025:State Budget Negotiations Means Looming Threats for Physicians and Continued Need for Grassroots
An In Depth Discussion About Ongoing Mpox Concerns
MSSNY Update 3-7-2025: Will we see you in Albany next week to fight for your profession?
Register here for March 11, 2025 Physician Advocacy Day:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1RM_Y19QmXKr7hKgKzxRvEmqphDBacr4-bGjEJHpYwO3_Mg/viewform
MSSNY Update 2-21-2025: Please Join Us for Physician Albany Advocacy Day on March 11 and Numerous Upcoming Educational Webinars
Register for MSSNY Physician Advocacy Day - March 11, 2025 - 7:45-11:00am
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1RM_Y19QmXKr7hKgKzxRvEmqphDBacr4-bGjEJHpYwO3_Mg/viewform
MSSNY Update 2-14-2025: MSSNY Physician Leaders Fight for their Profession and Patients in Albany and in Washington
MSSNY Update 1-31-2025: The Governor's Budget for 2025: The Good, The Bad & The Unfair
MSSNY Update 1-17-2025: January Brings Governor’s State of the State and a “To Do” List of Advocacy Items for New York Physicians
MSSNY Update 12-23-2024: Governor Hochul Again Protects the Healthcare System from the Abyss But Congress Gives Physicians a Lump of Coal
MSSNY Update 12-6-2024: End of the Year Health Legislation-Palooza: PA Supervision, Hospital Closures, Liability Expansion, Profile Updates and So Much More
Urge Governor Hochul to VETO Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare
https://p2a.co/FEYuad4
Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 10073!
https://fixmedicarenow.org/take-action?vvsrc=/Campaigns/108965/Respond
MSSNY Update 11-8-2024: Initial Reaction to Election Results and Our To-Do List for Year End 2024
VETO Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare
https://p2a.co/FEYuad4
MSSNY Update 10-25-2024:DOH Pauses Payment Consent Requirement and MSSNY’s Extensive Upcoming CME Offerings
MSSNY Update 10-11-2024: Upcoming MSSNY CME Programs and Updates on Financial Consent Requirement, Medicare Cuts and Wrongful Death Legislation
Urge Governor Hochul to VETO Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare here:
https://p2a.co/FEYuad4
MSSNY Update 9-20-2024: Physicians Discuss Legislative Priorities in Numerous MSSNY September Advocacy Meetings
VETO Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare
https://p2a.co/FEYuad4
MSSNY Update 9-6-2024: September - A Return to School, Football & Physician Advocacy
Urge Governor Hochul to Veto Latest Grieving Families Act:
https://p2a.co/FEYuad4
Dengue Virus Advisory: A Discussion With Dr. Bill Valenti
New York State Department of Health:
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/dengue_fever/
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/
Local Health Departments
https://www.health.ny.gov/contact/contact_information/
