State Regulatory Comments

The MMS monitors state and federal regulations affecting physician interaction with patients, other health care workers, hospitals, health plans and new technologies.

• Comments Relative to Crisis Standards of Care Draft Planning Guidance October 12, 2020

  The Massachusetts Medical Society is a professional association of over 25,000 physicians, medical residents, and medical students across all clinical disciplines, organizations, and practice settings. The Medical Society is committed to advocating on behalf of patients, to improve the health...

• BORIM Revisions of 243 CMR 2.00 August 12, 2019

  “Licensing and the Practice of Medicine” regulations ( 243 CMR 2.00 ) govern the requirements and procedures for applying for licensure and for practicing medicine in Massachusetts.  The Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) recently approved revisions to these regulations that may...

• Comments Regarding Proposed Regulatory Changes to “Standards for Prescription Format and Security in Massachusetts” (105 Cmr 721.000) Regulations June 27, 2019

  The Massachusetts Medical Society appreciates the opportunity to provide comment on proposed changes to the “Standards for Prescription Format and Security in Massachusetts” (105 CMR 721.000) regulations of the Department of Public Health.  The Medical Society has continuing concerns...