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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Letter to Healthcare Conferees Regarding H.4916, An Act to Promote Resilience in our Health Care System, and S.2796, Putting Patients First
August 24, 2020
Dear Conferee:
Thank you for your leadership and for your participation in the conference committee. On behalf of the Massachusetts Medical Society, representing over 25,000 member physicians, residents, and medical students, I write to provide comments and constructive
feedback...
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Letter to Conference Committee Members Tasked with Reconciling H.4860 and S.2820 Addressing Police Reform and Racial Justice
July 29, 2020
Dear Conferee:
The Massachusetts Medical Society commends your leadership in taking action to promote racial justice and protect Black and Brown communities in the Commonwealth through structural police reforms achieved in House bill 4860 and Senate bill 2820. As physicians,
we are...
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Comments Relative to H.4888, An Act to Promote Resilience in our Health Care System
July 28, 2020
The Massachusetts Medical Society appreciates the opportunity to offer comment on amendments filed to House bill 4888, An Act to promote resilience in our health care system . The legislation addresses many important issues facing our patients and
our health care system. The comments offered...
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Comments Regarding S.2796, An Act to Promote Resilience in our Health Care System
July 22, 2020
Letters were also also sent to House Majority Leader, Ronald Mariano, and Chair of House Ways and Means, Aaron Michlewitz. The Honorable Robert DeLeo
Speaker, House of Representatives
State House, Room 356
Boston, MA 02133
Dear Mr. Speaker:
The Massachusetts Medical Society...
