Community Bank Agile Enough to Meet Your Banking Needs
Flushing Bank is proud to be a sponsor of The New York County Medical Society. Flushing Bank takes pride in providing customers with customized solutions to meet the unique needs of each business segment. Over the years, Flushing has established relationships with many small to mid–level medical practices through a suite of products and services designed specifically to meet the needs of the medical community. Applying for a Flushing Bank owner–occupied commercial and industrial mortgage is especially easy. For your banking needs, call George Bader at (646) 923–9524.
Insurance With Service
AMBA is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and investments. AMBA helps clients around the world advance the health, wealth, and performance of their most vital asset— their people. AMBA’s 20,500+ employees are based in more than 40 countries. There is a small group health insurance plan, great specialty–specific disability, and insurance products you need whether you are employed or not. Call AMBA at (800) 888–6926 or Sony Hilado at the Society, (212) 684–4682. www.nycmsmemberinsurance.com
AMBA presents: The NYCMS Member Group Insurance Program - Committed to YOU:
The NYCMS Group Insurance Program has been successfully serving the insurance needs of NYCMS members and their families for more than 20 years.
AMBA Group Insurance Program advocates for competitive marketplace products, value, and benefits on your behalf. They evaluate product policies, and provide access to the insurance products through your NYCMS membership.
AMBA Health & Benefits Administration LLC, the Program Administrator, performs day-to-day service needs including marketing, application processing, customer service, billing and claims processing, and works directly with the insurance carriers and NYCMS to ensure that the products continue to meet the needs of NYCMS members. The insurance carriers underwrite the insurance products offered. They determine the rating structures, ensure product materials meet state filing requirements, and develop the group policy certificates.
AMBA Health & Benefits Administration LLC is committed to NYCMS members and looks forward to servicing your insurance needs. Plans available include:
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Nursing Home and Home Care Insurance
- Business Overhead Expense Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
Click or call 1-800-888-6926 to learn more about the available plans.
The Doctors Company-Doctor Owned and Led-Medical Liability Coverage
Founded and led by physicians, The Doctors Company is relentlessly committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine. With 80,000 members and over $6.2 billion in assets, The Doctors Company is the nation’s largest physician-owned medical liability insurer. We partner with practices of all sizes to help them manage the complexities of today’s healthcare environment. And no matter how you practice, we'll be there for you with expert guidance, resources, and coverage. That's medical malpractice insurance without the mal. Learn more at thedoctors.com or call (631) 248–2701. Check out NY resource page
Don't Make HIPAA Headlines - Get Your Own HIPAA Expert
Every Practice Needs to Be HIPAA Aware and Needs HIPAA Secure Now! HIPAA Secure Now! helps physicians with HIPAA compliance. As the healthcare system moves from paper to digital, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing HIPAA much more than before. HIPAA requires physicians to protect patient information, and provides specific guidance – yet the same complex HIPAA regulations apply equally to the largest hospitals and the smallest practices. Naturally, most physician practices don’t have a special, dedicated HIPAA expert, but HIPAA Secure Now! can provide the HIPAA compliance services that physicians need: Risk Assessments; Training; Policies; Documentation Portal; HIPAA support and consulting. Members receive a special Society discount: Contact HIPAA Secure Now! through Jonathan Krasner, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
No More Landlord Hassles for YOUR Office
Commercial Tenant Concierge Service provides effective real estate expertise–on demand and at your service. Commercial Tenant Concierge (CTC) helps healthcare tenants cost effectively manage real estate leases. Their experienced real estate professionals are on call to solve problems related to landlord billing, building services, HVAC complaints, alterations, subleasing, key action dates and other lease related issues. Thorough monthly services allow you to subscribe when and if you need their help, when the time is right for you. If you need assistance in verifying landlord bills, resolving billing discrepancies, operational issues such as alterations of your office, subleasing or if you need advice on marketing conditions and opportunities, CTC will work for you. Call the Society at (212) 684–4670 for referral to CTC directly.
How Do I Follow the Rules AND Get Paid?
Your Coding and Insurer Issue Advisor
As a Society member you can get expert advice and assistance on managed care contracts, service denials, Medicare, workers' compensation and commercial claims, as well as other reimbursement issues from Heather Lopez, MSSNY Director of Physician Payment and Practice. For referral call (212) 684–4670. (**Not available to non–members — worth the price of membership!)
Expert Legal Advice
The Society's Legal Services Program gives members an initial phone consultation on legal issues specific to medical practice at no charge. If additional services are necessary, Einiger and Associates can provide them to members at a discounted fee. Get help on legal issues such as advice on managed care contracts, the Office of Professional Medical Conduct or licensure procedures, and other help. Call (212) 684–4681 for your referral.
Keep Your Practice Running Smoothly
Key to Getting Paid Is Working With Devington Technologies Devington Technologies (DT) provides the highest quality Practice Management, Billing & Collections and Consulting Services to your Medical Practice Partners. DT is a “one–stop shop” for all your Medical Practice needs. DT takes total responsibility for the financial health of your practice. On average, DT increase receipts between 15 – 20 percent. Service includes all aspects of billing & collections for insurance plans & patients. All New York County Medical Society members will receive $500 off their first invoice from Devington. Contact David Feiner at (212) 967–0601, ext. 211, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Card Connect Program Gets Your Money to You Fast The Card Connect credit card program means you can usually count on seeing 25 to 30 percent saving on your Card Connect merchant account. Card Connect will offer Level 2 and 3 Optimized rates on about 40 credit cards — generally corporate cards. Members will receive next day funding on ALL credit cards including Amex. Members can receive a hosted payment page at no charge allowing practices to accept credit cards through a link being sent via email. Members will receive the most updated and efficient credit card terminals/gateway and mobile app. For a custom quote or more information, contact: Mark Bristow, (914) 506–1984, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Signapay Program Gets More of Your Money to You Signapay helps you save 100% on merchant processing fees using the PayLo system. The Cash Discount Program allows doctor offices to pass the credit card fees on to the patient. To see if this works for you, contact: Mark Bristow, (914) 506–1984, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Collect What's Due
I.C. System, Inc. (the endorsed collection service of New York County Medical Society) offers "Value–Added Benefits" for members only! If you have a backlog of bad debt, no matter how large or small, or having trouble with slow-paying unresponsive insurance carriers, I.C. System can help with effective and professional accounts receivable management services, tailored to your specific office requirements. Contact I.C. System at (800) 279–3511.
Where Can I Find Good Services and Good Discounts for My Practice?
Trust the Employees You Hire
Don’t put your office in a bind when you need permanent or temporary staff assistance. Winston Support Services, LLC is JCAHO–certified, and you can be assured that all of its candidates are selected and pre–screened for proper licensure, background checks (criminal and educational), references, skills, and physicals (including PPDs and ten panel toxicology screens). This saves you a great deal of time and ensures professional screening result. If you need someone in your office ASAP, AND you want to make sure that they are perfect for your position, AND you want a NYCMS discount, join and take advantage of your special member rates at Winston Support Services. Call Ivy Kramer, MSW, CSW your designated account representative at (212) 687–4667 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Shred It, Store It, Save Money
Storage Quarters is a comprehensive, full service company specializing in document storage, records management, scanning records and imaging, secure document destruction, self storage and on–demand storage. Contact Storage Quarters and say you are a New York County Medical Society member to insure special pricing.
Call (516) 794–7300 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Answers with a Smile
MAP Communications, an employee–owned company, has long been the leader in the call center and professional answering service industry for medical practices since 1991. Our answering service works on a very simple principle: Answer calls quickly and politely; never put anyone on hold. Contact Byron Carson at (800) 280–4206.
Look Good for Special Events 
We are pleased to announce that Alan David Custom has been added to our benefits. As an introductory offer, through July 22, Alan David Custom is offering 25% off all Custom Suits, Tuxedos, Sport Coats, Overcoats, Raincoats, Shirts, Trousers and Ties. After July 22, their discount offer is $200 off Custom Suits and Tuxedos and 10% off Sport Coats, Overcoats, Raincoats, Shirts, Trousers and Ties. Alan David Custom is located at 16 East 40 Street, Suite 702, New York, NY 10016. For all questions and to schedule an appointment, contact them at (212) 227–4040, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website is https://www.alandavid.com
Discounts on Office Machines
Superior Office Systems offers a 10 percent discount to members on all Canon products. Check out fax machines, copiers, and other printing products at (212) 695–5588.
What Do I Do When. . . ?
. . . I’ve Got Parking Ticket Blues
Get a Doctor–On–Medical Call Placard and use the Society's Parking Review Panel to get help on dismissal of parking ticket in New York City. Call (212) 684–4698 and join members who save on parking fines. (Members Only)
. . . I Want to Save Money on Fun
The Society offers you free access to a unique entertainment discount program, Working Advantage. View a wide variety of discounts on the internet and order online or call. Savings include discounts on movie tickets, theater and musical events, shopping, gifts and an advantage points program where you earn rewards while you save. Go to www.workingadvantage.com to view current events and discounts. Call Sony Hilado at (212) 684–4682 to get your membership number or you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. . . I Want Some Training
The Society sponsors conferences on the topics you think are important. This year, look for the important programs on Medicare, billing and coding, and tax issues. In addition, check out MSSNY’s Medical Matters Webinar series and other education offerings.
. . . I Want Face Time with Legislators
Join us in Albany for Physician Advocacy Day or get active in MSSNYPAC.
. . . I Want Face Time with My Fellow Doctors
It’s good to spend time with friends and colleagues. We provide local chances to do that very thing, so you don’t have to wait for that once–a–year specialty conference.
