New Fair Health Report Confirms MSSNY Survey Findings that COVID-19 Has Devastated Physician Practices


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For Immediate Release
June 11, 2020

New Fair Health Report Confirms MSSNY Survey Findings that COVID-19 Has Devastated Physician Practices

Statement Attributable to:
Bonnie Litvack, M.D.
President, Medical Society of the State of New York

“The June 10th Fair Health report—which highlights the fact that community physician practices faced 80% drops in patient visits and revenue—confirms similar MSSNY surveys about the absolutely devastating impact this pandemic has had on community physician offices across New York State.

“MSSNY surveys have demonstrated that the federal CARES Act enacted by Congress in the spring helped to offset some of these enormous deficits, but it has been nowhere near enough to ensure the survival of many physician practices across the state.

“We again urge the New York Congressional delegation to continue its efforts for dedicated grant funding in the next stimulus package for these hard-hit community practices—not only to preserve the hundreds of thousands of jobs physician offices provide across the state, but most importantly to ensure we can continue to treat our patients who depend on our services.”

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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
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rraia@mssny.org

 

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