With so many important issues impacting healthcare at both the State Legislature and in Congress, staying engaged in advocacy is more important than ever for anesthesiologists across New York State.

NYSSA’s Grassroots Advocacy Center is here to make that easy. It keeps you informed on the latest legislative issues affecting our specialty and offers simple ways to take action in support of your patients and your practice.

You’ll find clear summaries of key healthcare topics, helpful background information, and ready-to-use tools – like pre-drafted letters you can quickly send to your local legislators. You can also look up your federal and state representatives by zip code in just a few clicks.

Advocacy doesn’t have to be complicated – just being involved makes a real difference.

Please urge your legislators to reject a Budget proposal that would completely upend the rules for the determination of claims brought to New York’s Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process for emergency care provided to patients by a non-participating physician.