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Recent News
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Call Summary - January 6, 2021
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MMS comments to CMS on prior authorization and provider burden proposed rule - January 4, 2021
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Stephen Bresnahan, M.D., named Plymouth District Medical Society 2020 Community Clinician of the Year posthumously - December 30, 2020
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Ronald W. Dunlap, M.D., is honored by Norfolk South District Medical Society as 2020 Community Clinician of the Year - December 30, 2020
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Letter to Governor Baker regarding S.2984, An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first - December 29, 2020
MMS Making Headlines
WHDH: Mass. residents with compromised immune systems growing frustrated as they await word on COVID-19 vaccinations
January 22, 2021 – "We have had a deficiency in getting the vaccine from the federal government, getting enough doses out to the states, and getting enough resources to make sure that we can distribute as quickly as possible," MMS President Dr. David Rosman said.
Boston Herald: Coronavirus vaccine: Hospitals throwing out extra doses is a ‘sin’
January 11, 2021 – "Although prioritization is appropriate and a good way to approach it, if a vaccine is about to be wasted, finding a willing arm is absolutely the right thing to do," MMS President Dr. David Rosman
said.
NBC Boston: Long lines keep people waiting for pre-Christmas COVID testing
December 23, 2020 – "If you're going to travel, then getting tested is the right thing to do. Ultimately, though, the real news is we shouldn't be traveling." MMS President Dr. David Rosman said.
WBUR: Mass. long-term care facilities prepare for coronavirus vaccines after months of isolation and loss
December 22, 2020 – "Most of the nursing homes are trying to stagger (their vaccinations)," said Dr. Asif Merchant, Chair of the MMS Committee on Geriatrics.
CNBC: Sen. Warren introduces bill to provide free Covid testing for teachers, students and essential workers across U.S.
December 22, 2020 – "A strong national testing framework is a critical component of an optimal COVID-19 mitigation strategy, and we applaud U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren for her leadership in introducing this thoughtful bill,"
said MMS President Dr. David Rosman.
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