MSSNY Statement on Excess Medical Liability Insurance Program


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MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
865 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590-9007
www.mssny.org
Communications Division
Telephone: (516) 488-6100

 

For Immediate Release
February 21, 2020

MSSNY STATEMENT ON EXCESS MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM 

Statement attributable to:
Art Fougner, MD
President, Medical Society of the State of New York

“Getting rid of New York’s Excess Medical Liability Insurance program without taking steps to bring down our exorbitant costs will very likely result in not being able to find a physician who will want to practice in New York in future years.

It is well documented how aberrant New York’s liability costs are compared to the rest of the country. The Excess program helps provide a modicum of protection for NY’s Doctors.

Unless the State Legislature decides to enact liability reform, extending this Excess program is essential for preserving patient access to specialized care.”

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About the Medical Society of the State of New York
Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.

MSSNY Contact:
Roseann Raia
Communications / Marketing
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Ave.
Westbury, New York
516-488-6100 ext 302
rraia@mssny.org

 

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