October 17, 2025

Organized Medical Staff Section
(OMSS)



Upcoming Meetings for Our Section:

December 16, 2025 • 8:00PM EST
OMSS Pre-Caucus Meeting, 
Live Zoom
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March 2026 • Date TBD
OMSS Resolution Review Pre-Caucus Meeting, 
Live Zoom



News You Can Use:

OSMA Comments on CMS’s Proposed 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule
We're advocating for fair payment and reduced administrative burden and have submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

OSMA's Fall Legislative Preview
Numerous OSMA advocacy priorities are among the many items that we anticipate will be up for deliberation by elected officials within the next couple of months—here is a brief preview of the issues that OSMA anticipates will see lots of activity this fall, including insurance reform and scope of practice legislation.

The Physicians Foundation Releases 2025 Wellbeing Survey Results
Stress and anxiety are surging during a tumultuous year in medicine. This 2025 Wellbeing Survey of America’s Physicians reveals a troubling paradox: while reported burnout has declined from last year, physicians’ stress and anxiety have risen to levels not seen since the height of the pandemic.

Milestone in Mental Health Support: Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Announcement
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare—a national coalition led by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation—unveiled a monumental achievement in improving access to mental health care for more than 2 million U.S. health workers.

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Membership Renewal Note:
For any questions regarding your 2026 membership renewal, please email Peggy Sears.

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~ Your OMSS Section Leadership

Dr. Rogers
Barbara
Rogers, MD
OMSS Chair
Dr. Munk
Richard
Munk, MD
OMSS Vice Chair
Dr. Habashy
Engy
Habashy, MD
OMSS Secretary
Dr. Waqar
Zainulabedin Karim Waqar, MD
OMSS Delegate