Mark your calendars: Submissions will be accepted through September 13, 2024. Submit Your Abstract
Whether your passion lies in groundbreaking research, clinical excellence, or the critical intersections of quality, advocacy, and public policy, we want to see your work. This is your moment to shine, present your ideas to an audience of your peers, and gain recognition for your contributions to the orthopaedic field.
Not only can residents submit an abstract, but for the first time, physicians who are engaged in a full-time fellowship program in orthopaedic surgery are eligible to submit an abstract and have a chance to present their posters.
We are aware this date may conflict with residents who may be taking their OITE exams, therefore we are offering the opportunity for a chance to display your research in our online gallery. Please indicate this option on the submission form.
If your abstract is selected, you’ll have the unique opportunity to present your poster at the Annual Meeting, where a team of judges will review all entries. The top four posters will move on to an oral presentation round, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place up for grabs!
This is not just a competition—it's a platform to elevate your work and connect with the best minds in orthopaedics. We can't wait to see the innovative and impactful projects you bring forward.
Recently, the NYS Workers' Compensation Board made a presentation highlighting recent improvement initiatives.
For those who were not able to make it, or participants who would like to review the information, they have posted a copy of the slide deck on the Board’s website. A recorded version is also available for you to view on demand.
Be sure to visit their Provider Updates section of the Board’s website, where they regularly share updates on what’s new and important for providers to be aware of.
Listen to MSSNY’s January 5 podcast as MSSNY’s Senior Vice-President & Chief Legislative Counsel Moe Auster discusses What’s New for 2024 and the Governor’s Veto decision on the Grieving Families Act.
Our combined efforts have secured a major victor underscoring the undeniable power of grassroots advocacy.
Governor Hochul has heeded our collective voice and vetoed The Grieving Families Act A6698, a piece of legislation that posed significant threats to our healthcare community. > Read her veto message here. By working with our medical professional colleagues, MLMIC and other community stakeholders to prevent the passage of A6698, we have shielded our healthcare providers from potential hardships, ensuring they can continue delivering high-quality care without the looming specter of increased malpractice payouts and unnecessary legal complexities.
To each member who participated in our grassroots campaign, THANK YOU! Your commitment has been the driving force behind this monumental achievement. Your voices, stories, and advocacy efforts have not only influenced policy but have demonstrated the impact that a united grassroots movement can have on shaping the future of our healthcare delivery in NY.
As we celebrate this success, let's remember the strength we possess when we join forces for a common cause. Our grassroots advocacy has proven once again that change starts from the ground up.
The GCPC will help all individuals and entities involved in the health care industry, including but not limited to physicians and hospitals, home health agencies and hospices, durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, nursing facilities, Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs), and third-party medical billing companies to self-monitor compliance with applicable Federal laws and program requirements as part of their efforts to prevent, detect, and address fraud, waste, and abuse in the health care system.
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Resident physicians play a crucial role in advancing musculoskeletal medical research and innovation. Their work often forms the basis for groundbreaking discoveries and improvements in healthcare. Medical research conducted by residents in training provides numerous benefits that include: fresh perspectives, clinical relevance in care settings, evolution ofskill sets, collaborative learning, advancement of specific medical disciplines and specialties, promoting a culture of mentorship in the medical field, and professional growth.
Their dedication to both patient care and research plays a pivotal role in the development of new treatment modalities, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced medical education. Therefore, it is essential to recognize and support the efforts of resident physicians in their pursuit of medical research.
Resident posters are used to summarize and display key areas of interest studied by the resident. The winners were selected from a field of orthopaedic residents who submitted poster abstracts from across the state.
First place was awarded to Dustin Morgan, MD, from the University at Buffalo, for his presentation entitled:Multidisciplinary standardized protocol decreases time to antibiotics for open fractures: a resident-drive quality improvement initiative.
Second place was awarded to Urvi Patel, MD, from the University of Rochester, for her research:Intramedullary nail versus plate fixation for diaphyseal humerus: a retrospective comparative analysis.
The third place award was awarded to Matthew Barra, MD, from the University of Rochester, for his reserach: Posterior tibial slope should be considered with coronal plane alignment of the knee classification.
NYSSOS President Samuel Flemister, MD, said: “Orthopaedic Residents are engines of innovation that help drive the science and practice of orthopaedic medicine. All of the entries were brilliantly executed and reflected the tremendous contributions residents make to our profession. Congratulations to our winners, and to all participants, for their handwork and commitment to further advancing orthopaedic care.”
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to continue its webinar series for health care providers with a presentation specifically for Board-authorized providers who are currently able to treat New York State’s injured workers.
Over the past several years, the Board has been working to make the workers’ compensation system better for injured workers, better for businesses, and better for health care providers.
They've undertaken several initiatives to improve health care and enhance the experience of treating providers by streamlining the workers’ compensation process and reducing the amount of paperwork.
Board-authorized providers are encouraged to join this webinar to review pertinent information, as well as new initiatives underway at the Board. We will also leave time at the end of the presentation to answer your questions.
Registration is not required. To join, please select the "Join webinar" link below. Add it to your calendar so you don't forget!
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Join webinar Add to your calendar!
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Be sure to visit the What Providers Need to Know page on our website to stay aware of new and important updates for health care providers. Visit the Providers webpage and select the ‘Provider Updates’ quick link.
You can also email MDO@wcb.ny.gov with questions.
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Prior authorizations impose overwhelming burdens that cause unnecessary delays in needed care for patients. Delays in the authorization of prescriptions, tests, or procedures can cause needless anxiety for patients already stressed by uncertainty regarding their condition, particularly those with chronic conditions who have complex medical needs and depend on following strict treatment plans.
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We understand that the prior authorization process can be lengthy and burdensome. That's why AAOS created a Tip Sheet to help! It includes tips for physicians seeking approval, next steps if you've been denied, as well as guidance for peer-to-peer review.
AAOS created a template to help get you started with an appeal. Be sure to make copies of everything sent with the appeal for your records and use tracking if you're sending the appeal via mail.
Selecting the right medical liability insurance carrier is an important decision. It’s critical to evaluate claims experience, financial strength, policies, cost and more!
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In this CME course, a panel of physician and legal experts will discuss the complexities of caring for elderly patients in the home setting, including liability risks and risk-management tips.
In this case study, MLMIC examines the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act and its application, providing a legal analysis and important takeaways for hospitals.
MLMIC reviews regulatory and HIPAA requirements for destroying medical records while outlining options for disposal.
Understanding the physical and social environments of elderly patients will help providers address this population’s health concerns, improve outcomes and minimize exposure to professional liability claims.
For convenient access to MLMIC articles, industry news and risk management resources, please visit the new MLMIC Insider
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The New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (NYSSOS) is proud to announce a new endorsement with the MLMIC Insurance Company. This new partnership will provide NYSSOS members with an array of unique resources including innovative risk management presentations designed to help NYSSOS members manage risk, reduce exposure, and prevent adverse outcomes. In addition, NYSSOS members will be able to tap into MLMIC Analytics that uncover outcome trends and potential risks using MLMIC’s exclusive claims and adverse event analysis service.
NYSSOS Advocacy Day attendees took part in a direct briefing from top state officials concerning the status of the nascent State Master Plan for Aging. Governor Hochul signed an Executive Order in November of 2022 mandating the creation of the master plan, which is to include the development of strategies for government, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to support older New Yorkers.
The briefing to NYSSOS members was provided by NYS Office for Aging Chief of Staff John Cochran and NYSDOH Center for Aging and Long Term Care Bureau Director Karisa Capone.
The briefing and accompanying dialogue focused on strategies to address challenges related to communication, coordination and innovative care.
Engagement of the musculoskeletal community was emphasized by the presenters, who indicated that orthopaedic physicians“can play an important role in the care and identification of older patients, as well as their caregivers, that are in need of supports and services to help enable them to remain in their community of choice.”
According to the presenters, strategies than can be supported by the orthopaedic community include:
Addressing social determinants of health, and promoting healthy aging, including falls and fall injury prevention.
Employing alternatives to opioids for pain management to limit delirium and adverse medication interactions.
Developing partnerships with local Departments of Health, the aging services network and community based service providers to facilitate aging in place and successful post-acute care discharge outcomes.
Promoting social and recreational opportunities to increase mobility, including use of walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly communities.
Use of multi-disciplinary care models that foster aging in place.
NYSSOS will be represented on the Master Plan by its legislative and advocacy chairperson, John Reilly, MD, and will continue to work with state officials to monitor and assist in developing Master Plan orthopaedic elements that are effective, reasonable and sustainable.
To learn more about New York’s State Master Plan for Aging visit: https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-states-master-plan-aging
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