Trenton, N.J. – Nicole Henry-Dindial, MD was recently installed as the 234th President of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) during the House of Delegates session of the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Dr. Henry-Dindial has been a member of MSNJ since 1998 and has held various leadership roles since 2010. Dr. Henry-Dindial will assume the presidency from Peter Blumenthal, MD.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Nicole Henry-Dindial as our incoming President for the 2026-2027 term,” said Larry Downs, CEO of MSNJ. “Dr. Henry-Dindial is a dedicated physician leader whose commitment to patient care, physician advocacy, and the advancement of our profession makes her exceptionally well-suited to guide our organization at this critical time. I look forward to working alongside her as we continue to strengthen the voice of physicians across New Jersey and champion policies that protect both our patients and the integrity of physician-led care.”

Dr. Henry-Dindial is a Family Physician at Summit Health in Westfield providing comprehensive, integrated care from newborn through geriatric. In addition to her greater than 29 years in practice, Dr. Henry-Dindial will be assuming the role of Medical Director of Health Policy and Physician Advocacy at Summit Health in 2026.

"On behalf of Summit Health, I am proud to congratulate Dr. Nicole Henry-Dindial on her appointment as President of the Medical Society of New Jersey,” said Adam Barrison, MD, Chief Physician Executive at Summit Health. “Dr. Henry-Dindial is a respected physician, advocate and mentor whose leadership will help shape the future of healthcare in New Jersey. Her efforts are helping to advance physician voices, strengthen patient-centered care and inspire the next generation to lead with purpose, equity and innovation.”

Before joining Summit Health in 2012, Dr. Henry-Dindial practiced with Paramount Medical Group/Westfield Family Practice and Millburn Family Practices and Co-founded Springfield Family Practice. In addition, she was on the Faculty Staff of Overlook Family Medicine Residency Program in Summit.

Throughout her career Dr. Henry-Dindial has been committed to the importance of Organized Medicine. She has been extensively involved in advocacy efforts on behalf of patients and physicians through the Medical Society of NJ (MSNJ), American Medical Association (AMA) and with NJ Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP).  Having held many offices including former President of the Union County Medical Society and Vice Speaker for MSNJ, Dr. Henry-Dindial is poised to become the 234^th President of the Medical Society of NJ.  She is a Board of Trustees member for MSNJ, member of the Board of Directors of NJAFP and currently a Delegate to the AMA bringing NJ concerns regarding the practice of medicine to the National Level.

Beyond clinical practice and advocacy through organized medicine, Dr. Henry-Dindial has had a lifelong commitment to teaching the next generation of doctors. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School in Newark. Her activities have spanned providing education to 1st and 3rd year medical students, college students interested in medicine, and residents, and mentoring new physicians at Summit Health.  Before and after being on the Faculty at Overlook Family Medicine Residency, she remained as a volunteer Preceptor for over twenty years.  Keenly aware that healthcare disparities exist beyond zip codes, cultures and gender, Dr. Henry-Dindial continues to mentor the medical students from her Alma Mater, CUNY Medical school, formerly known as The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York City.  In addition, she is proud to be part of the Women Physicians Leadership Academy, WPLA, working group, a subsection of the Medical Society of State of NY, where she helps to create valuable content for WPLA’s Fall and Spring Semester Programming. At the AMA, she is Co-Chair of the Women’s Physician Section standing committee GRROWL – Growing the Reach and Representation of Women Leaders, whose aim is to equip women physicians with the tools needed to bridge the gap in leadership roles within medicine. As the 1^st Indo-Caribbean President of the Medical Society of New Jersey, she hopes to empower other women and those underrepresented in medicine, to break the glass ceiling and realize their full potential.

This marks a significant shift in New Jersey’s healthcare landscape. While we were able to secure important limitations in the final bill, including restricting independent practice to primary care, imposing a 5,000 in-specialty collaboration requirement, and requiring APNs to carry malpractice coverage and be held to the same malpractice standard of care as physicians, the law still represents a meaningful expansion of non-physician scope of practice.

Our focus now turns immediately to implementation. Regulatory decisions will determine how this law is carried out in practice, and MSNJ will be actively engaged at every step to push for strong safeguards, protect patient safety, and preserve the role of physician-led care teams.

At the same time, this effort is far from over. Supporters of this legislation have already made clear that they intend to return in the coming years to pursue full practice authority, including expansion into specialty care. That makes it essential that the physician community remains organized, visible, and engaged.

We are already seeing a surge of physician outreach and involvement in response to this issue. That energy is exactly what is needed and it must continue. Policymakers respond to those who show up, and sustained physician engagement will be critical in shaping what comes next.

Now more than ever, your involvement is essential to ensuring that the physician voice is heard in Trenton.

Please take a moment to:

• Renew your MSNJ membership, if you have not already done so
• Contribute to our PAC

Together, we will continue to advocate for policies that support high-quality, coordinated, physician-led care for patients across New Jersey.

MSNJ strongly disagrees with the rationale behind this extension. We support collaborative, team-based care, and this waiver does not expand access. Instead, it encourages fragmented practice models, not coordinated, physician-led teams. Physicians’ greater education, training, and diagnostic experience are linked to better outcomes and more cost-effective care. Weakening physician leadership moves New Jersey in the wrong direction.

Our advocacy efforts are already underway, with MSNJ actively engaging policymakers to oppose scope-of-practice changes that jeopardize patient safety and undermine physician medical decision-making. Physicians’ individual voices are now more critical than ever.

Please take a moment to make your perspective heard by the Governor and your legislators. Click here to ask them to support patient safety and preserve physician-led care. A brief message from you will carry significant weight and ensure policymakers understand the real-world impact on patients and the practice of medicine. 

Across the country, medical associations are increasingly adopting enforcement-based solutions to combat systemic reimbursement failures. MSNJ’s participation adds meaningful momentum to a multi-state initiative that is transforming how physicians are protected and compensated.

A Vision for a New Era of Physician Protection

“This partnership gives our physicians a powerful resource at a time when administrative burdens and reimbursement challenges are straining practices across New Jersey,” said Peter Blumenthal, MD, President of the Medical Society of New Jersey. “Ensuring that physicians are paid fairly for the care they provide is central to sustaining access, strengthening independent practice, and preserving physician-led medicine in our state. We’re pleased to offer our members a tool that delivers real value and tangible results.”

“Physicians deserve a system that honors their work and protects their contribution to society,” said Sean Callagy, Founder of Callagy Recovery, Callagy Law, Unblinded, and ACTi. “What is happening right now is more than a correction. It is the beginning of a nationwide restoration. MSNJ is stepping into a future where medical associations no longer accept broken reimbursement systems. Instead, they lead a movement anchored in truth, fairness, and real financial transformation.”

A Model Built on Record-Breaking Results

Callagy Recovery’s national impact continues accelerating at historic rates:

• Over $75.3 million recovered for healthcare providers last month alone
• On pace to recover over $100 million in December
• On pace to exceed $1 billion in recovered reimbursements in 2026
• More than $1.1 billion recovered to date nationwide

“The acceleration is undeniable,” said Fernando J. Valencia, Director of Actualizer Success at Callagy Recovery. “Every month the results grow, every month more associations join the movement, and every month physicians receive funds that were rightfully theirs all along. With MSNJ joining the coalition, the momentum becomes even more powerful. This is how transformation happens—one partnership at a time, until the entire national landscape shifts.”

A Complete, Turnkey System for MSNJ Members

Through this partnership, MSNJ and Callagy Recovery will deliver a streamlined suite of support programs for physicians, including:

• Educational programming on No Surprises Act enforcement
• Co-branded communications to increase physician awareness
• Full-contingency recovery services requiring no upfront cost and no added staff burden
• Transparent reporting that allows physicians to see the full picture of recovered revenue

“Our mission is long-term sustainability for physicians,” added Callagy. “When medical societies unite around truth, accountability, and measurable outcomes, the entire healthcare system moves closer to fairness and integrity.”

Learn more!

About Callagy Recovery

Callagy Recovery, an affiliate of Callagy Law and Unblinded Mastery, provides full-contingency reimbursement enforcement services for healthcare providers. Through legal precision, advanced analytics, and integrity-based advocacy, Callagy Recovery converts legislative protections into real, measurable financial outcomes. The company has returned more than $1.1 billion to medical professionals nationwide and is projected to recover over $1 billion in 2026 alone.

Trenton, NJ — The Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) and STI Computer Services, Inc, a leading provider of healthcare IT solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive IT support and cybersecurity services to MSNJ member practices. This collaboration empowers New Jersey physicians with the tools, protection, and technical expertise needed to navigate today’s complex digital healthcare environment.

Key Benefits of the Partnership Include:

• Advanced Cybersecurity: 24/7 threat monitoring, data encryption, and staff training to prevent breaches and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Centralized IT Support: Help desk services, software updates, and network management tailored to healthcare workflows.
• Cost-Effective Solutions: Scalable, subscription-based pricing that reduces overhead and eliminates the need for in-house IT teams.
• Regulatory Compliance Assistance: Support for audits, documentation, and adherence to healthcare regulations.
• Exclusive Member Perks: Special pricing, onboarding support, and priority access to new technologies.

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About The Medical Society of New Jersey

MSNJ is the oldest professional medical society in the United States, with more than 6,500 members. MSNJ is the leading advocate for physicians in the state of New Jersey, including physicians in every specialty and practice setting. Its mission is to promote the betterment of public health and the science and art of medicine, to enlighten public opinion in regard to the problems of medicine, and to safeguard the rights of the practitioners of medicine. For more information, visit www.msnj.org.

About STI

STI Computer Services, Inc. is a Managed Services Provider (MSP) based in Eagleville, Pennsylvania that specializes in Healthcare Information Technology Products and Services, as well as Cyber Security protection and 24/7 IT monitoring to help secure healthcare practice and their patient health information. For more information contact STI Computer Services, Inc., at 610-575-2300, ext. 1188, or send an e-mail to jcerra@sticomputer.com or visit www.sticomputer.com

Trenton, NJ – The Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) has joined a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) against MultiPlan (recently rebranded to Claritev) and major insurers, including UnitedHealth, Elevance, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna, alleging they conspired to systematically underpay physicians for reimbursements for out-of-network services, which often fail to even cover operating costs.

MSNJ joins the American Medical Association (AMA) and hundreds of physician practices and facilities nationwide in this growing antitrust litigation.

“For many years, physicians in New Jersey have been forced to accept increasingly insufficient reimbursements for providing healthcare to out-of-network patients,” said MSNJ President, Peter Blumenthal, MD. “This lawsuit is an important step to ensure that physicians are justly reimbursed for the care they provide, and it aims to end this alleged illegal collusion that hurts both physicians and their patients.”

This lawsuit, filed in the Northern District Court of Illinois in 2024, seeks to end MultiPlan’s alleged anticompetitive scheme that it has operated since at least 2015 and recoup financial damages for physicians and practices. As of 2024, MultiPlan processes more than 80% of all commercial out-of-network reimbursement claims in the United States.

Physicians who believe they have been harmed by MultiPlan and the insurance companies can obtain a free case evaluation from one of the law firms appointed by the court to lead the non-class claims or contact the firm via email at multiplanlitigation@agg.com .

Member Benefit! If there is a recovery, the law firm’s fee will be reduced from 33.33% to 25%, as long as the physician is a current member of MSNJ. Complete the case evaluation!  Membership will be verified. View the flyer.

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About the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ)

MSNJ is the oldest professional medical society in the United States, with more than 6,500 members. MSNJ is the leading advocate for physicians in the state of New Jersey, including physicians in every specialty and practice setting. Its mission is to promote the betterment of the public health and the science and art of medicine, to enlighten public opinion in regard to the problems of medicine, and to safeguard the rights of the practitioners of medicine. For more information, visit www.msnj.org.

About Court Appointed Council

Arnall Golden Gregory

Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG) is an Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Our client service model is rooted in taking a “business sensibility” approach to fully understand how our clients’ specific legal matters fit into their overall business objectives. Our transactional, litigation, and regulatory counselors serve clients in healthcare, real estate, litigation and other dispute resolution, business transactions, fintech, life sciences, technology, intellectual property, global commerce, economic development, public finance, and government investigations. With our rich experience and know-how, we don’t ask “if,” we figure out “how.” www.agg.com.

Seeger Weiss

One of the nation’s preeminent plaintiffs’ law firms, Seeger Weiss is best known for multidistrict mass torts and class actions in both state and federal court—and especially for taking those cases to trial. With the resources and dedication to take on the world’s largest corporations, the firm has an impressive track record of victories against companies like Merck, Monsanto, and 3M—and a reputation for sticking with a case from beginning to end. From offices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, the firm has represented over 10,000 individuals, companies, and governments across the United States who have been injured or defrauded on a massive scale. Since its founding in 1999, it has led many of the most complex and high-profile cases in the country: the National Prescription Opiate Litigation, which the Washington Post called “the largest federal court case in U.S. history”; the “Dieselgate” scandal; the sprawling multistate litigation on behalf of survivors of child sexual abuse; and the history-making National Football League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation. https://www.seegerweiss.com/

Napoli Shkolnik

Napoli Shkolnik is a nationally recognized law firm that has built an impressive track record by bringing a client-focused approach to complex, often large-scale litigation, largely in the areas of mass torts, environmental law, civil rights, product liability and pharmaceutical, commercial litigation and medical malpractice & personal injury. Headquartered in New York, the firm has additional offices across the United States, as well as affiliate offices in Puerto Rico and Canada, affording the resources and reach to effectively pursue difficult cases and win favorable outcomes for its clients. https://www.napolilaw.com

The AMA and MSNJ have long called for Congress to enact legislation that would:

1. Permanently allow Medicare patients to receive telehealth services by waiving the geographic restrictions in current law; and
2. Permanently allow Medicare patients to receive telehealth services in their homes instead of having to go to a medical facility to receive telehealth from a distant site.

To date, however, Congress has passed legislation that only temporarily waives these requirements. Most recently, in March 2025 Congress extended these telehealth flexibilities for a six-month period that ended Sept. 30, 2025.

Physicians who provide telehealth services to Medicare patients should be aware that the current Medicare telehealth flexibilities have lapsed. This means that New Jersey patients would not be able to receive telehealth services in their homes. In addition, the ability to provide audio-only services to Medicare patients have lapsed, as well as the Acute Hospital Care at Home program.

In past government shutdowns, whenever Congress passed legislation to reopen the government, it made the funding and policies retroactive to the effective date of the shutdown. Physician practices may want to consider adjusting their patient schedules for telehealth services.

Letters have been sent out in strong support of S.2709  and H.R. 5081, the “Telehealth Modernization Act,” regarding the COVID-19 flexibilities related to telehealth that are now expired, underscoring the urgent need for a permanent telehealth policy. 

Read information from the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers.

Key findings include:

✅57% of physicians felt inappropriate anger, tearfulness or anxiety in the past year—levels similar to 2021–2022.
✅46% withdrew from family, friends or co-workers, up from 38% last year.
✅34% felt hopeless or without purpose, up from ~30% last year and consistent with rates in 2023 and earlier (34–35%).
✅More than half of physicians have felt levels of debilitating stress (55%).
✅While a majority of physicians still report they often have feelings of burnout, this proportion declined significantly this year (from 60% to 54%).
✅More than seven in 10 (73%) agree that there is stigma surrounding mental health and seeking mental health care among physicians, declining from 8 in 10 reporter last year.

Read more. Read the press release.

Trenton, NJ — Today the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) honors National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (NPSA Day) to help shift the health care system from one where physicians think burnout, depression or suicidal thoughts are something they must overcome by themselves to one where they see the support system around them. As a NPSA Day Supporting Organization, MSNJ is spreading awareness of the resources available to physicians in desperate need.

Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. More than half of physicians know a physician who has either considered, attempted or died by suicide in their career, and it is estimated that a million Americans lose their physician to suicide each year.

While there are some signs of improvement, the overall state of wellbeing remains low - with residents and medical students reporting an even lower state of wellbeing.

• For the fifth year in a row, more than half of physicians still report they often have feelings of burnout, compared to four in ten before the pandemic in 2018.

• More than one-third (34%) of physicians felt hopeless or that they have no purpose.

• Nearly half of physicians (46%) report withdrawing from family, friends, and co-workers.

These feelings can lead to burnout and, when left untreated, can cause more cases of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and lead to suicidal thoughts for physicians, directly impacting physician suicide rates.

However, physicians, residents and students have identified solutions they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Now is the time to get mental health resources in the hands of current and future physicians, to remove intrusive mental health questions from licensing and credentialing applications and to take action to create a culture of wellbeing in medical schools, residency programs and workplaces.

For more information about actions that you can take to prevent physician suicide, as well as to access resources, visit NPSADay.org.

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About National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay) is a reminder and call to action. It’s a time to talk – and to act – so physicians’ struggles don’t become mental health emergencies. Prevention begins with learning the signs, starting the conversations, removing intrusive mental health questions and sharing the resources that can help those in distress seek mental health care. National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is an annual event that takes place on September 17, with a mission to break down the culture of silence around physician mental health. Learn more at NPSADay.org.

Trenton, NJ – The Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) is proud to launch the Your Care is At Our Core Campaign in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) to strengthen the bond between patients and their physicians, the foundation of health care.

Over the past few years, physicians have faced growing challenges ignited by battles over the COVID-19 pandemic, science and evidence-based care, and the prevalence of mis- and disinformation. These factors have distracted from what matters most – the connection between America’s physicians and their patients. 

“Physicians are drawn to medicine to heal and to change lives for the better,” said AMA Past-President, Bruce A. Scott, M.D. “Too often these days administrative burdens, red tape, and obstacles like prior authorization eat into our time with patients and create barriers in the patient-physician relationship. Building and maintaining this relationship is critical for establishing trust and achieving positive health outcomes in our communities, and we must make that our focal point.”

The data speaks for themselves – 89% of patients agree that the doctor-patient relationship is central to health care, and 79% of patients agree that red tape bureaucracy makes it harder for physicians to provide the best care to patients.

Unfortunately, decisions made by third parties like insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, hospitals, and others in health care are dramatically limiting the time physicians can spend with their patients – and the treatments physicians can provide to heal and bring comfort to their patients. Health care can be an especially vulnerable space for patients, and establishing a meaningful patient-physician relationship is necessary to build trust and provide the most effective care and treatment. 

"A strong America begins with strong relationships between doctors and patients—built on communication, compassion and trust.  We will make sure you are heard. When we empower this connection, we elevate the quality of care and the health of our communities,” said MSNJ President, Peter Blumenthal, M.D.

Physicians are fighting alongside their patients for less bureaucracy and more time. We will continue to amplify these efforts through the Your Care is At Our Core campaign.

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About the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ)

MSNJ is the oldest professional medical society in the United States, with more than 6,500 members. MSNJ is the leading advocate for physicians in the state of New Jersey, including physicians in every specialty and practice setting. Its mission is to promote the betterment of the public health and the science and art of medicine, to enlighten public opinion in regard to the problems of medicine, and to safeguard the rights of the practitioners of medicine. For more information, visit www.msnj.org.

About the American Medical Association

The American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. As the only medical association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders, the AMA represents physicians with a unified voice to all key players in health care.  The AMA leverages its strength by removing the obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises and, driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care.

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MedXCom is proud to be an MSNJ Corporate Partner and will provide our members with exclusive pricing. 

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• Voice-To-Text Transcriptions — Read urgent messages before listening to recordings.
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Improve Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing

Leading New Jersey Healthcare Organizations Collaborate to Make New Jersey the Best State for Our Healthcare Workforce’s Mental Health and Wellbeing

Princeton, NJ (May 15, 2025) – In recognition of Mental Health Action Day, the Medical Society of New Jersey, New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, New Jersey Hospital Association, New Jersey State Nurses Association, and Johnson & Johnson announced a new statewide initiative with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation to address stigmatizing policies and practices that discourage health workers from seeking mental health care. The ALL IN: Caring for New Jersey’s Caregivers initiative seeks to make New Jersey the best state in the country for our healthcare workforce’s mental health and wellbeing.

“We’re honored to collaborate with New Jersey’s leading healthcare organizations to build a system that prioritizes mental health for those who care for us day-in and day-out,” said Corey Feist, co-founder and CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. “Together, we can make New Jersey the best state for our healthcare workforce’s wellbeing, and, ultimately, ensure quality, safe patient care for every New Jerseyan.”

New Jersey’s health workers deserve the right to pursue mental health care privately. However, overly invasive mental health questions in licensing and credentialing applications prevent health workers from seeking support and increase the risk of suicide. Together these leading organizations are working with the State of New Jersey Legislature to change this for all current and future licensed healthcare workers with the introduction of S.4286/A.5594.

“New Jersey’s healthcare professionals provide essential care, often under emergent, highly-charged circumstances. Their mental wellbeing must be a top priority,” said Cathy Bennett, President and CEO of the New Jersey Hospital Association. “Removing unnecessary and stigmatizing mental health questions from state licensing applications is a commonsense step toward creating a culture where healthcare workers feel safe seeking care. By supporting this legislation, we can build a stronger, more resilient healthcare workforce for the future.”

"Reforming mental health-related licensing questions is not just a policy update—it’s a moral imperative. Nurses deserve the same privacy and protection around mental health care as the patients they serve. We fully support legislation that upholds that principle," said Judy Schmidt, DHA, MSN, RN, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association.

Additionally, health systems, hospitals, and medical groups are being encouraged to use the Foundation’s free resources to audit and change their credentialing applications and peer reference forms to be free of intrusive mental health questions and stigmatizing language. By then verifying the applications, they can be recognized as Wellbeing First Champions and showcase how their organization is committed to protecting their health workers’ mental health.

“A culture that punishes vulnerability has no place in modern medicine,” said Larry Downs, CEO of the Medical Society of New Jersey. “By reforming outdated policies, we’re not only protecting the mental health of our physicians, we’re building a system where strength and resilience include the courage to ask for help.”

“At the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, we know that the wellbeing of our health care workforce is vital to high-quality care. Outdated and stigmatizing credentialing practices discourage healthcare workers from seeking the mental health support they deserve in their often high-pressure, demanding professions,” said Tyla Minniear, Chief Operating Officer of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. “The ALL IN initiative represents a critical step toward creating a culture of safety and support — one where healthcare professionals can prioritize their mental health.”

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About the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation’s vision is a world where seeking mental health care is universally viewed as a sign of strength for health workers. We believe every health worker should have access to the mental health care and professional wellbeing support that they may need, at every moment in their career. We carry out this mission by accelerating solutions, advancing policies, and making connections that put our healthcare workforce’s wellbeing first. For more information, visit drlornabreen.org.

About the Medical Society of New Jersey

Founded in 1766, the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) is the oldest professional society in the United States. MSNJ has a mission to promote the betterment of the public health and the science and the art of medicine, to enlighten public opinion in regard to the problems of medicine, and to safeguard the rights of the practitioners of medicine. MSNJ represents all medical disciplines and serves as an advocate for patient and physician rights. Its members are dedicated to ensuring delivery of the highest quality medical care throughout New Jersey. For more information, visit www.msnj.org.

About the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute

The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s (Quality Institute) mission is to improve the safety, quality, and affordability of health care for everyone. Our membership comes from all stakeholders in health care. Together with our 100 plus members, we are working towards a world where all people receive safe, equitable, and affordable health care and live their healthiest lives.

About the New Jersey Hospital Association

The New Jersey Hospital Association is a not-for-profit trade association committed to improving the health of New Jerseyans. It works with its nearly 400 members to deliver quality, accessible and affordable healthcare to patients and communities.

About the New Jersey State Nurses Association

The New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) represents the interests of 125,000 registered nurses and advanced practice nurses as an advocate for the nursing profession. NJSNA, which was established in 1901, is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association. NJSNA’s lobbying arm continues to protect the nursing profession through legislative victories. Its nonprofit foundation, Institute for Nursing, helps nurses further their careers by providing continuing education, scholarships and research grants in addition to invaluable networking opportunities. For more information, nurses can visit www.njsna.org or contact NJSNA at njsna@njsna.org or (609) 883-5335.

Trenton, N.J. – Peter Blumenthal, MD, MPH, FACPM was recently installed as the 233rd President of the

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Blumenthal as our incoming President for the 2025-2026 term,” said Larry Downs, CEO of MSNJ. “Dr. Blumenthal brings a keen eye toward critical public health issues and a fresh perspective that will benefit our members and the broader medical community. His dedication to evolving the practice of medicine and advocating for physicians is unwavering. We look forward to advancing our initiatives with him this year.”

In his inaugural speech as President, Dr. Blumenthal shared a few principles that will guide him during his presidency:

1. Elbow room for physicians.

“We must create space for physicians to practice medicine without the burden of intrusive or misguided regulations. Common sense and humanity must prevail. One clear example is the movement to remove stigmatizing questions about mental health from licensing and credentialing applications. These questions discourage physicians from seeking the help they may need. Safe Haven laws—such as the model adopted in Virginia—eliminate this barrier. I believe strongly that ‘some people are physicians, but all physicians are people.’ We owe it to each other to create a system where seeking help is a sign of strength, not a liability.”

2. Fair payment for services.

“We cannot care for vulnerable populations—especially Medicaid patients—under the current fee structure. Consider:

• New Jersey has 9.5 million residents.
• About 1.3 million (13.5%) are covered by Medicare.
• 1.9 million (20.4%) are covered by Medicaid.
• Nearly 40% of all births are covered by Medicaid.

We’ve spoken out against the 2.8% Medicare cut that took effect this January. But I submit to you: it’s time to be equally forceful about Medicaid. This is the benefit that provides essential care—including mental health care—for our poorest patients. I know some worry that pushing too hard here might backfire. But I challenge us all with the question: ‘What would you do if you were not afraid?’”

3. Reform that puts clinicians first.

“We achieved a major milestone when Governor Murphy signed prior authorization reform into law in 2024. Our next steps must include meaningful Step Therapy reform and policies that promote team-based care—always led by a physician. That leadership is essential to maintaining safety, quality, and continuity.”

4. A more medically literate public.

“Enhancing patient understanding is a personal mission of mine. In my office, pamphlets and visual aids help build that bridge. I would like to see our AMA collect and publish the excellent “JAMA Patient Pages” in a public-facing, searchable format. As the late retail innovator Sy Syms used to say, “An educated consumer is our best customer.” Likewise, an educated patient is our best partner.

I believe deeply in the “partners in recovery” model. When patients understand their conditions and treatments, they become collaborators in their own care.”

Dr. Blumenthal, a senior occupational medicine physician, brings a wealth of experience in pharmacology, toxicology, and trauma care. His expertise in managing work-related injuries and illnesses is backed by his fellowship training in clinical pharmacology and toxicology, alongside 12,000 hours as an emergency physician. Since 1993, Dr. Blumenthal has performed over 37,000 independent medical examinations, including long-term disability assessments.

Dr. Blumenthal earned his medical degree from the University of Bonn in Germany, where he also completed his doctoral thesis in biochemistry. He furthered his training in clinical pharmacology at Tulane University and clinical pharmacokinetics at SUNY Buffalo, before obtaining his Master of Public Health from Rutgers University's EOHSI program. He continues his academic contributions as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and regularly lectures at legal education seminars.

Dr. Blumenthal's research led to the first published measurement of nitroglycerin plasma concentrations in humans. He is board-certified in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, is a certified Independent Medical Examiner and also a certified Medical Review Officer. His leadership roles include past presidency of the Essex County Medical Society and serving as Speaker of the House of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Dr. Blumenthal is honored to now add “233rd President of the Medical Society of New Jersey” to this list of accomplishments.

Trenton, NJ — Today, the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) honors National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (NPSA Day) a reminder and a call to action, so that physicians’ struggles don’t become mental health emergencies. As a NPSA Day Supporting Organization, MSNJ is sharing resources with members.

Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. More than half of physicians and medical students, and nearly half of residents know of a physician or colleague or peer, respectively, who has ever considered, attempted or died by suicide.

While there are some signs of improvement, the overall state of wellbeing remains low – with residents and medical students reporting an even lower state of wellbeing.

• For the fourth year in a row, six in ten physicians often have feelings of burnout, compared to four in ten before the pandemic in 2018.
• Seven in 10 medical students and 6 in 10 residents often have feelings of burnout.
• Nearly two-thirds of medical students report withdrawing from family/friends/co-workers, as well as 54% of residents and 38% of physicians.

Burnout and barriers to care for current and future physicians can cause more cases of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and lead to suicidal thoughts for physicians, directly impacting physician suicide rates.

However, physicians, residents and students have identified solutions they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Now is the time to get mental health resources in the hands of current and future physicians, to remove intrusive mental health questions from licensing and credentialing applications and to take action to create a culture of wellbeing in medical schools, residency programs and workplaces.

MSNJ is proud to support this outstanding initiative. For more information about actions that you can take to prevent physician suicide, as well as to access resources, visit NPSADay.org.

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About National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay) is a reminder and call to action. It’s a time to talk – and to act – so physicians’ struggles don’t become mental health emergencies. Prevention begins with learning the signs, starting the conversations, removing intrusive mental health questions and sharing the resources that can help those in distress seek mental health care. National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is an annual event that takes place on September 17, with a mission to break down the culture of silence around physician mental health. Learn more at NPSADay.org.

Lawrenceville, N.J. – David E. Swee, MD, was recently installed as the 232nd President of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) during the House of Delegates session of the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Dr. Swee has been a member of MSNJ since 1979 and member of MSNJ’s Board of Trustees since 2017, having served on various councils and committees. Dr. Swee will assume the presidency from Donald M. Chervenak, MD, FACOG.

“Dr. Swee is a passionate advocate for patient health, a supportive colleague and a dedicated physician,” said Larry Downs, CEO of MSNJ. “With a keen eye toward issues of health equity and a focus on primary care, he will bring new ideas and fresh perspective to our organization. I welcome Dr. Swee as our new president for the 2024-2025 term, and look forward to his continued leadership and advocacy on behalf of MSNJ members and all New Jersey physicians.”

In his inaugural speech as President, Dr. Swee shared his priorities for the year:

“I have outlined three areas that I would like to emphasize in the coming year: the ongoing fight over prior authorization, particularly regarding medications; the need to improve payment for all physicians and especially those in primary care; and the idea of exploring a new structure for MSNJ’s House of Delegates. Of course, many more issues will arise during the year to occupy our attention, such as climate change and MSNJ’s response, thoughtful recommendations coming from our very effective Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, expanding access to mental health services for all healthcare workers and the ongoing crisis associated with the obesity epidemic. Whatever the future brings, I will continue to work to make MSNJ the most effective and supportive organization for our physician colleagues.”

Dr. Swee is Emeritus Professor and Immediate Past Chairman of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. He served as an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at RWJMS from 2011 to 2019.

Dr. Swee is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine and of the family medicine residency at Somerset Medical Center, and he is board certified in family medicine. From 2002 to 2003, he completed the F. Marian Bishop Fellowship in conjunction with the American Council on Education Fellowship Program. For the school, he was Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine for 15 years, of the school’s Curriculum Committee for nine years, and of the school's faculty practice group for two years. He was also the Associate Dean for Education from 2005 through 2016 and the Associate Dean for Faculty Development from 2011 to 2016. He has served in many other departmental roles such as Director, Predoctoral Programs; Director, Fellowship Programs; and Chair, Appointments and Promotion Committee. From July 2016 to December 2019, he served as the Medical Director of the department’s major practice site, Family Medicine at Monument Square. 

Dr. Swee has held numerous external positions including serving on the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education, which he chaired; on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, which accredits medical schools; on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Accreditation Review Committee; and on the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) Committee on Medical Education, which he chaired for many years.

Clinically related positions have included being Chair, MSNJ Council on Medical Services; serving as the MSNJ representative to the Physician Consortium on Performance Improvement; and being a past Chair of the AMA Advisory Committee on Group Practice Physicians. In the area of health policy leadership, he has served as an MSNJ Delegate to the AMA since 2014 and as Chair of the NJ Drug Utilization Review Board since 1998.

Dr. Swee’s other organizational positions have included numerous roles with the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) such as chairing the STFM Education Committee, and service on the Preceptor Education Project as well as serving on both the STFM Board and the STFM Foundation Board of Trustees. He has served in numerous roles with the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, including as President and then Chairman of the Board. Currently he is the Treasurer and member of the Board of the Institute of Medicine & Public Health of New Jersey, Inc. – The MSNJ Foundation; President of the Middlesex County Medical Society Foundation; and Member-at-large of the Board of the Middlesex/Mercer County Medical Society. Since 2023, as a consultant, he has taken on the roles of the Designated Institutional Official and the Family Medicine Residency Interim Program Director of a residency to be sponsored by and based at the VNACJ-Community Health Center in Asbury Park, NJ.

On October 28^th, RWJBH will be “going-live” with the Epic electronic health records system at the following hospitals:

• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Clara Maass Medical Center
• Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Epic training OR test out ALONG WITH mandatory in-person training is required by the Go-live date. If this is not completed, physicians WILL have their privileges suspended until training is completed.

To complete Epic training at RWJBH

1. An online component – Web Based Training (WBT) is done through online training through Symplr (from your office or home, link below). IF you have never used the Epic EHR system - this is important to learn how to use the system.
2. An in-person component- you should sign up for 1 of the training sites closest to you. This will allow you to learn how to personalize. Epic to your particular needs and workflows.

IF you have used Epic before - you may test out of the Web based (Symplr) component but MUST do in-person personalization.

IF you fail to do complete Epic training, your facility privileges will be suspended until training is completed.

To summarize:

Step One:

• Click the link to log onto Epic Training (Symplr Learning) to find the classes that have been assigned to your training track.

OR

• Register for training at https://epictogethernj.org/epic-training/ if you are not registered on Symplr. You also can use the QR code above with your Smartphone to be directly taken to the website to register.

Step Two:

• Register for the class times and RWJBH Epic Training location (Oceanport, New Providence or Edison) that fits your schedule.

Step Three:

• Attend your onsite classes
• Complete all of your web-based training requirements
• Visit the Epic Playground (PLY) to practice what you've learned

MSNJ members may contact Dr. Kennedy Ganti, Regional VP of Health Informatics at RWJBH with questions or assistance: Kennedy.Ganti@rwjbh.org or cell at (862) 505-8010.

New Jersey doctors have stated loud and clear they’re outraged over recent Medicare payment cuts, which come when the state’s physicians are already grappling with burnout in an overwhelmed healthcare system. These cuts will also exacerbate disparities in healthcare access and further jeopardize the well-being of patients and physicians in New Jersey.

Medicare payment reform is the first pillar of the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians. Our needs include immediate relief from annual funding cuts and fundamental changes to Medicare reimbursement centered on simplicity, predictability, relevance and alignment, principles first outlined in reform principles issued last fall.

The current Medicare physician system reflects none of those principles, which needs to change. The government’s own Medicare Economic Index (MEI), which gauges the inflation in medical practice costs, will hit 4.5% in 2024, its highest level in two decades.

When combined with the 3.8% hike in the MEI recorded in 2023, that means medical practice costs increases will have exceeded 8 percent over just two years. Many individual and group physician practices have experienced cost increases well beyond this level, while still seeking a full recovery from pandemic-related setbacks.

However, provisions in current law required the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement a 2%, across-the-board reduction in Medicare physician payment rates this year, with another 3.36% cut to the conversion factor scheduled for 2024. In stark contrast to the annual payment increases tied to inflation given to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other entities that bill Medicare, physician practices have fought to reduce or delay payment cuts nearly every year.

Taking inflation into account, Medicare physician payment rates fell 26% from 2001 to 2023, while practice costs rose by 47% over the same period. We must place physician practices on sound financial ground through Congressional action to fix the Medicare physician payment system.

Legislative relief

The AMA is strongly supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), a bipartisan measure now pending in the 118^th Congress, which would provide the crucial link between the Medicare physician payment schedule and the MEI, and finally put physicians on an equal fiscal footing with other entities drawing Medicare payment. Physicians can contact their representatives in Congress through this AMA portal to urge passage of H.R. 2474.

For those physicians who are meeting virtually or in person with their legislators and staff, a variety of resource material is available on a dedicated web site, FixMedicareNow.org, including plain language explanations of the need for: automatic, annual inflation-based payment updates, reforms to budget neutrality policies, and simplifying the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

The Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) and the AMA intend to fight tirelessly for a financially stable and wholly predictable Medicare physician reimbursement model that protects both physicians and the patients they serve. We urge you to join us in urging Congress to ensure that Medicare continues to fulfill its crucial role in safeguarding both the health and financial well-being of tens of millions of Americans.

"Lt. Governor Oliver was a dedicated and effective representative of the people of New Jersey. Her leadership and vision will be missed", said Donald Chervenak, MD, President of MSNJ. We offer our thoughts and prayers to her family at this difficult time".

Lawrenceville, N.J. – Donald M. Chervenak, MD, FACOG was recently installed as the 231st President of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) during the House of Delegates session of the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Dr. Chervenak has been a member of MSNJ since 1984 and member of MSNJ’s Board of Trustees since 2018, serving on various councils and committees – most notably a taskforce to ensure lifesaving yearly mammography for all women between the ages of 40-50. Dr. Chervenak will assume the presidency from Steven Orland, MD.

“Dr. Chervenak is a passionate advocate for patient health, supportive colleague and dedicated physician,” said Larry Downs, CEO of MSNJ. “With an eye on equity and focus on women’s health issues, he will bring new ideas and fresh perspective to our organization. I welcome Dr. Chervenak as our new president for the 2023-2024 term, and fully support his continued leadership and advocacy on behalf of our physician members throughout the state.”

In his inaugural speech as President, Dr. Chervenak shared the following thoughts:

“Harking back to the oaths we took when we received our medical licenses and degrees, the health and wellbeing of our patients is and will forever be our first priority as physicians. We are called to be protectors – even in the face of mental, physical and spiritual challenges. As physicians, we cannot be apathetic in our care and advocacy – we must listen, we must learn, we must protect and we must provide the highest quality of care to our patients, no matter the circumstance or situation. That is what is means to be a physician. I am proud to serve as the next President of MSNJ – not only to give a voice to our profession, but, more importantly, to those we care for each day.”

Dr. Chervenak is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and the founder of Florham Park OB/GYN where he currently practices. He also serves a Clinical Associate Professor, Department of OB/GYN of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and previously served as clinical chief of OB/GYN at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

Dr. Chervenak is a member of the Morris County Medical Society, where he is currently serving in the role of president. He previously served as past president of the New Jersey Obstetrical & Gynecological Society, past New Jersey section chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and secretary of District III of ACOG (covering NJ, PA, DE and the Dominican Republic).

In addition to his professional associations, Dr. Chervenak served as chairman of the medical committee of Planned Parenthood of Central and Greater Northern New Jersey (now Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey, Inc.) for more than 24 years. He has been cited by both Assembly and Senate of New Jersey for his work, and was named a recipient of numerous awards, including MSNJ’s DeGroote Award, recognizing a member whose selfless and idealistic work benefits broader humankind, and Edward J. III Excellence in Medicine Foundation’s prestigious Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Citizen's Award, recognizing distinguished service in advancing and promoting the health and wellbeing of the people of New Jersey, to name a few.

Dr. Chervenak received a dual bachelor’s degree in medical science and psychology and medical degree from Boston University, through the university’s Accelerated Medical Program. He completed his internship and residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. He currently resides in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Lawrenceville, NJ – The following is a statement from Steven Orland, MD, the 230th president of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ):

“MSNJ has joined together with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Washington State Medical Association in a class-action lawsuit against Cigna (Stewart v. Cigna). Through this suit, which alleges that Cigna has been wrongly underpaying physicians, we hope to bring any misconduct by Cigna to the forefront and stop it in its tracks, all the while encouraging solutions that benefit patients and physicians alike.

MSNJ continues to support all work that aligns with our mission – we are proud to join the AMA and the Washington State Medical Association in this effort to promote the betterment of public health, while safeguarding the rights of patients and physicians, both here in New Jersey and throughout the nation.”

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: VOTE TOMORROW!

If passed, this bill would allow nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to diagnose, prescribe, treat, and certify an injury and extent of disability for purposes of compensating federal workers under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). To take this function away from physicians who have the proper education, training, and expertise to make these evaluations is a threat to the practice of medicine and quite simply, unacceptable. 

Not only does H.R. 6087 threaten patients’ health and safety, but its dangerous approach has also been shown to lead to increased health care costs while doing little to expand access, particularly in rural and underserved areas.  The AMA sent a letter to Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders detailing these and other pitfalls associated with this legislation.  You can access a copy here. 

The proponents of H.R. 6087 know its controversial nature which is why they are trying to rush it through with a vote tomorrow.

Use this link to send an urgent message to your legislators before it’s too late: VOTE NO on H.R. 6087.

It is critical that as physicians, we stand together and send a powerful message to Congress: Don’t support legislation that prevents physicians from being at the center of critical health care decisions: VOTE NO on H.R. 6087

Lawrenceville, N.J. – Steven Orland, MD was recently installed as the 230th President of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) during the House of Delegates session of the organization’s 2022 Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Dr. Orland has been a member of MSNJ since 1987 and member of MSNJ’s Board of Trustees since 2017, serving on various councils and committees. Dr. Orland will assume the presidency from Kennedy Ganti, MD, FAAFP, FHELA.

“Dr. Orland is a respected leader and professional – deeply committed to his patients, fellow colleagues and the greater public as a whole,” said Larry Downs, CEO of MSNJ. “As our healthcare landscape in New Jersey continues to change, Dr. Orland possesses the intuition, knowledge and passion needed to advocate on behalf of our members and physicians throughout the state. I am confident that he will lead our organization well and it is with great pleasure that I welcome him as our new President for the 2022-2023 term.”

In his inaugural speech as President, Dr. Orland shared his vision for the future of MSNJ and outlined his goals for his upcoming term:

“If the last two years has taught us anything, it is that we need to open our eyes to the larger medical world beyond the individual doctor-patient relationship.

There are significant inequalities in the healthcare system, and these became more obvious during the pandemic – things like population health, maternal health and the effects of the pandemic on minority populations. 

During my presidency, I am dedicated to examining issues and discovering solutions that would improve the overall state of healthcare here in New Jersey. Some of my priorities include:

• Further examining the prior authorization process, so that physicians can concentrate on delivering quality care and patients can receive the treatments they need without having to go through any hurdles.
• Improving the physician workforce in New Jersey by working collaboratively with the Legislature and other stakeholders to improve the licensure process and loan forgiveness programs.
• Promoting team-based care, with physicians leading the team, to ensure that patients receive the top-quality care they deserve.
• Advocating for easier, quicker technology adoption in medical practices and healthcare institutions across the state, so that physicians who are interested in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and electronic health information exchanges (HIE) can easily implement and utilize them.”

Dr. Orland is a board-certified urologist with New Jersey Urology, A Summit Health Company. Dr. Orland practices with locations in Bucks County, PA and Mercer County, NJ.

Dr. Orland is a member of the Mercer County Medical Society and has previously served as president of the society from 2002-2003 and 2014-2016 years. In addition to his professional associations, Dr. Orland also frequently lectures to both physician groups and the general public on a variety of topics pertaining to the field of urology.

Dr. Orland received his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Orland embarked on a two-year general residency program followed by a four-year urology residency, both at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He currently resides in Yardley, Pennsylvania.