Advocacy
Advocacy is a central component of the Massachusetts Medical Society's mission. We advocate on behalf of patients for a better health care system, and on behalf of physicians, to help them to provide the best care possible.
Action Center
The MMS Legislative Action Center provides members with online tools to browse state and national legislation, review recent votes of state legislators and members of Congress, and send messages to elected officials about key bills.
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Key Issues
The MMS supports physicians and patients through advocacy work on crucial policy issues, including professional liability, payment reform and universal access to care.
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Regulatory Issues
The MMS monitors state and federal regulations affecting physician interaction with patients, other health care workers, hospitals, health plans and new technologies.
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MMS Testimony
MMS officers frequently offer testimony and/or legal perspectives to state and federal officials on issues relevant to Massachusetts physicians and their patients.
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State Advocacy
The MMS advances its advocacy agenda via the executive and legislative branches of Massachusetts state government through legislation, regulation and policymaking.
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Federal Advocacy
The MMS works with the Massachusetts congressional delegation, national medical associations, and federal regulators to produce results for patients and physicians in Massachusetts and across the country.
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Legislative Updates
The MMS Government Relations team issues a members-only Legislative Update e-newsletter on a regular basis to keep physicians abreast of political and regulatory changes in Massachusetts.
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