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  • November 10, 2020 2:42 PM | Anonymous

    For months, physicians and practice managers have been in crisis mode due to COVID-19 and have faced daunting challenges daily. What the future holds relative to the evolution of COVID-19 remains unknown, but it is certain that litigation for COVID-related claims is on the horizon and will impact physicians in all medical specialties and practice models.

    According to attorney John E. Hall Jr., founding partner of Hall Booth Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, which specializes in defense of high-exposure cases involving hospitals and medical malpractice claims, COVID-19 claims are looming in the next one to three years. “The big-dollar plaintiff firms and the plaintiff conglomerates are already starting to advertise for these cases, and they're starting to file them,” Hall says. “There are over 800 cases filed already. Many of those are in the long-term care scenario but [they] are developing every day and in a variety of other areas.”

    Are there existing medical liability protections in place? What types of claims are anticipated? What steps can physicians take now to prepare to defend claims in the future? These important questions were recently addressed by Mr. Hall and other expert healthcare executives and attorneys at The Doctors Company’s 2020 Virtual Executive Advisory Board (EAB) meeting.

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  • October 21, 2020 6:38 AM | Anonymous

    With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services planning to implement payment cuts of up to 9 percent for surgical specialties in the next calendar year—jeopardizing operations for medical institutions and patient access to care while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread—it is critical that Congress take action to prevent these decreases. And as a surgeon whose perspective is highly valued by your representatives, your voice could be just the thing to get them to act.

    You can tell your representative to say "No!" to Medicare cuts in just three clicks—go to SurgeonsVoice, fill out your information and submit your letter. This simple action could make all the difference in helping maintain patient access to vital surgical care.

    Act now!

  • October 01, 2020 3:05 PM | Anonymous

    Purpose: The purpose of this weekly publication is to provide healthcare providers in New York State with a consolidated update of guidance released by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. This will show only current guidance for any given topic and will be updated to reflect new guidance.

    As a reminder, all advisories and informational messages (including webinar invitations) are distributed through the Integrated Health Alerting Network System (IHANS), an application housed on the Health Commerce System (HCS).

    If you are not receiving IHANS notifications, please work with your site’s HCS coordinator. Additional COVID-19 resources may be found on the NYSDOH webpage under Information for Healthcare Providers.

    Recordings of COVID-19 Weekly Healthcare Provider Updates are also available on the NYSDOH webpage

  • September 09, 2020 6:11 PM | Anonymous

     ECONOMIC SURVIVAL STRATEGIES IN THE COVID WORLD

    The Surgeon's Guide Series

    Join the New York Chapter American College of Surgeons and its preferred wealth management education provider, AltfestPersonal Wealth Management, for an interactive webinar series that aims to answer your financial questions and provide peace of mind during this uncertain time.

    Built upon ACS's Economic Survival Strategies in the COVID World initiative, each virtual event focuses on a different area of your financial life, and is led by an Altfest Personal Wealth Management expert in that field who is ready to take your questions.

    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    The Surgeon's Guide to Taking Control of Student Debt

    Date: Wednesday, September 30 from 7:30-8:30pm

    Presenter: Ben Lake, CFA, CFP®, student debt expert and senior financial advisor at Altfest Personal Wealth Management

    Overview: Just because you're paying down student debt doesn't mean you have to put your other financial goals on hold. Even in the midst of COVID-19, there are options for restructuring your loans and establishing a strategy to start saving for retirement and major purchases, such as buying your first home. Join this webinar for step-by-step guidance on:

    • Choosing the right debt repayment plan
    • Prioritizing financial goals beyond debt and making an action plan
    • Establishing the right cash flow and savings plan for your needs

    The Surgeon's Guide to Tax Reduction

    Date: Wednesday, October 21 from 7:30-8:30pm

    Presenter: Carolyn Yun, CPA, CFP®, tax expert and financial planning specialist at Altfest Personal Wealth Management

    Overview: As year-end approaches, understanding the unique tax planning opportunities that apply to your situation could help save you money - whether you are an employed surgeon, in private practice, or residency. Join this webinar for actionable tax planning insights, including:

    • Tax benefits and reduction opportunities for a lower income year
    • Tax-aware investment and retirement strategies
    • What the SECURE Act, CARES Act and recent tax law could mean for you

    The Surgeon's Guide to Assessing Your Financial Health

    Date: Wednesday, November 18 during the Annual Meeting

    Presenters: Andrew Altfest, CFP®, MBA, President, and Mike Prendergast, CFP®, MBA, Director and advisor at Altfest Personal Wealth Management

    Overview: Now more than ever, your financial health is vital to your personal health. At the Annual Meeting, join Altfest for an interactive guide to taking comprehensive control of your financial life, including:

    • Understanding the current state of your financial health
    • Evaluating variables and options to consider based on your current scenario
    • Establishing short- and long-term goals, as well as informed next steps

    Want to speak with a fee-only financial advisor now?

    Schedule a complimentary consultation with Altfest at this link, or reach them at (212) 406-0850 or inquiry@altfest.com. Learn more about the firm’s comprehensive financial planning and investment management services for physicians at altfest.com/physicians.

  • September 09, 2020 6:09 PM | Anonymous

    New York Chapter American College of Surgeons (NY Chapter ACS) is pleased to announce it has selected Altfest Personal Wealth Management as preferred wealth management education provider for its members. 

    NY Chapter ACS advocates for over 3,300 members throughout the state.  In so doing, its efforts improve the quality of surgical practice and care to patients in New York.  NY Chapter ACS is an affiliate of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).  Founded in 1912, ACS is a scientific and education association of more than 82,000 surgeons.

    “Our relationship with Altfest demonstrates further NY Chapter ACS’s commitment to deliver value to its members throughout their professional lifecycle and beyond, especially through this challenging time,” said NY Chapter ACS’s President, Dr. Marina Kurian.  “Having Altfest as a partner enables members to receive custom tailored financial planning and investment management education as well as complimentary consultations on timely planning topics that are relevant to our members .  As the demands on our surgeon members seem set only to increase, we find it important to provide needed support and services to promote surgeon education, resilience, and well-being.  Our partnership with Altfest underscores this commitment to our members, and we look forward to The Surgeon’s Guide educational series, its contribution to our Economic Survival Strategies in the COVID World initiative.”

    Andrew Altfest, CFP®, president of Altfest Personal Wealth Management, said, “We are honored to have been selected by NY Chapter ACS.  Since its founding in 1983, Altfest has served the distinct financial planning and investment management needs of physicians.  As NY Chapter ACS’s partner, we will continue to offer members timely, helpful, and usable financial planning information through a variety of means, including webinars, email communications, Advisor Call-In Days, and when appropriate, live events.  We encourage members to take advantage of our educational content, which includes timely topics such as government relief programs and opportunities to take advantage of in a lower income year, in addition to creditor and asset protection, student debt management, tax reduction strategies, and more. We are pleased to offer NY Chapter ACS members a dedicated educational advisor who is on call to answer pressing financial questions at members’ convenience.” 

    “Given our many years of service to doctors,” Altfest continued, “we well understand the crucial part financial planning education plays in promoting their personal wellness.  Altfest Personal Wealth Management is gratified to have been chosen for this important role.”

    To learn more about Altfest Personal Wealth Management’s comprehensive financial planning and investment management service for physicians, visit altfest.com/physicians. NY Chapter ACS members can schedule complimentary consultations on the financial topic of their choice at this link.

  • September 01, 2020 10:34 AM | Anonymous

    David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company Group, and Laura Kline, CPCU, MBA, Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company (reposted with permission)hare

    Each year, The Doctors Company assembles healthcare leaders to discuss the most pressing issues affecting physicians, practices, and systems across the spectrum of care. The 2020 Executive Advisory Board meeting gathered top healthcare executives for a virtual discussion of shared pandemic experiences and lessons learned that can help healthcare organizations navigate through COVID-19 and beyond.

     Here are the top 10 meeting takeaways:

  • August 20, 2020 10:33 AM | Anonymous

    Urge Governor Cuomo to veto legislation (S.6678-A/A.7991-A) that would require every physician's office to post signage with information on how a patient can report a complaint to the NY Office of Professional Conduct (OPMC). 

    Let the Governor know that this proposal is unnecessary because the information is already publicly available on the OPMC website and could foster distrust in the physician-patient relationship.

    Take a moment to send an email to Governor Cuomo using the prepared editable letter. 

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