Several months ago, we sent a survey to physicians asking them about whether they have experienced challenges in procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) for their practices.  Thank you to the many of you who responded. 

The purpose of this survey is to obtain updated data to share with policymakers whether these difficulties in obtaining PPE continue to exist for physicians.  Since the last survey, MSSNY has taken several steps to assist physicians with obtaining needed PPE, and soon will be announcing an agreement with an entity to help further ensure availability. 

Please take just a few minutes to complete the survey.

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1. Are you finding it difficult to secure needed PPE such as N-95 masks, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and gloves?

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2. If you answered “Yes” or “Sometimes”, why:

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3. When supplies are available, are your suppliers quoting prolonged delivery dates?

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4. If you answered yes to #3, how long are the delays?

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5. How does the current acquisition cost for PPE compare to pre-pandemic levels?

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6. What type of equipment have you been unable to obtain or have had difficulty in getting sufficient supplies?

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7. Has inadequate availability of PPE impacted your ability to care for patients?

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8. If yes, can you estimate how many fewer patients are you able to treat in your practice as a result of PPE inadequacy?

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9. Are health insurance companies reimbursing your practice to account for the increased cost of PPE (such as through code 99072)? 

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10. What is the size of your practice?

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11. What is your specialty?

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12. In what region of the State do you practice?

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13. Please share any comments you may have.

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