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Advocacy and Policy
The MMS supports you and your patients in state and federal legislatures through diligent advocacy work on crucial policy issues, including professional liability and universal access to care.


Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy

State and national lawmakers hear your voice through MMS-written legislation and direct contact with legislators. Get information -- and get involved -- here.
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The latest MMS alerts, testimony, actions, and results
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Legislative summaries and testimony. Learn the basics and get involved.

MMS Testimony
MMS Testimony Concerning Proposed Changes to the Prescription Monitoring Program, 105 CMR 700.000
(May 25, 2010)
MMS Testimony Concerning Proposed Regulations of the Board of Registration in Medicine, 243 CMR 2.00, Governing Licensing Provisions and the Practice of Medicine
(April 13, 2010)


Health Policy and Research

Breaking news, research reports, and position papers on major health-policy issues affecting you and your patients.
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Universal Coverage


MMS Legislative Update: MMS Expresses "Grave Concerns" About House Cost Containment Bill Restricted
(July 23, 2010)

MMS Legislative Alert: Please Call Senator Brown To Urge Him To Support HR 4213 Restricted
(June 24, 2010)

MMS Legislative Update: CMS Starts Processing Medicare Cuts while Senate's Six-Month Reprieve Awaits House Action Restricted
(June 18, 2010)


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Health Policy Reports and Studies
MMS-Filed State Legislation Status Report 2007-2008

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