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MMS Key Issues

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.

Health Care Reform

News and resources about the U.S. and Massachusetts health reform laws.

Payment Reform and ACOs

News and resources on state and federal efforts to implement new practice models for physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers.

Medicaid

The health insurer for one sixth of Massachusetts residents is also a fundamental pillar of the state’s health reform law. MMS advocacy focuses on efforts improve the efficacy and efficiency of the state Medicaid program.

Professional Liability

Massachusetts has one of the nation’s most difficult professional liability environments, particularly for such high-risk specialties as neurosurgery and obstetrics/gynecology.

Tiering and Pay for Performance

MMS is working vigorously to protect patients and physicians from the excesses and shortcomings of programs that rank physicians on various cost and quality yardsticks.

Medicare

The MMS is working to ensure that Medicare reforms protect patients’ access to care, improve quality, and preserve the viability of the physician practice environment.