To fully participate in the HOD Session, including voting, please be sure to download the latest version of Zoom on your computer using this link: https://zoom.us/download.
This link will work for Mac, Windows and Linux machines. Chromebooks should not be used, as the Zoom app will not allow voting functions. Mobile phone Zoom apps should only be used as backup if your computer’s internet connection is lost. Please
use your iTunes (Apple)/Play Store (Android) to install the latest version of the “Zoom Cloud Meetings” app.
Frank MacMillan Jr., MD, FACG, Speaker (L), Melody Eckardt, MD, MPH, FACOG, Vice Speaker (R)
Welcome from Your Speakers
Your Speakers invite you to participate in the 2020 MMS Virtual Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD), November 7 and December 5, 2020 (note non-consecutive days) 9:00 a.m., via Zoom Webinar. Delegates must pre-register for all Interim Meeting business meetings, and educational programs.
Special Guest Speaker
The MMS Leadership is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Bailey, the 175th president of the American Medical Association and a distinguished allergist/immunologist from Fort Worth, Texas, to our Virtual 2020 Interim Meeting during the Opening Session on Saturday,
November 7th.
HOD General Timeline
Please note these important dates and deadlines relevant to this meeting:
- Delegates’ Handbook Posted – Thursday, October 15
- Online Reference Committee Testimony Site Opens (Typed Testimony or Video/Audio Upload) – Thursday, October 15
- Deadline for "Procedure 10" Items – Wednesday, October 28, 5:00 p.m. (Delegates Wishing to utilize Procedure 10 must email Speakers at houseofdelegates@mms.org)
-- Minor word-changes by sponsor (one- to two-word)
-- Withdrawals by sponsor
-- Extraction from Speakers’ Consent Calendar
-- Objection to consideration
-- Extract an Informational Report
- Deadline for Late Resolutions/Reports – Monday, October 26, 5:00 p.m.
- Online Reference Committee Testimony Site Closes (for on-time items) – Friday, November 6, 5:00 p.m.
- Online Reference Committee Testimony Site (for late items) - Open Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- House of Delegates, First Session – Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.
- Reference Committee Reports Posted – Tuesday, November 17
- Deadline for Extractions from/amendments to Reference Committee Reports – Wednesday, December 2, 5:00 p.m. (Delegates wishing to extract an item and/or propose an amendment must email Speakers at houseofdelegates@mms.org)
- House of Delegates, Second Session – Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.
Delegates’ Handbook
All resolutions and reports for the upcoming meeting, plus any other business before the House, are published in the Delegates’ Handbook.
The Delegates’ Handbook will be available electronically (only) in PDF format on Thursday, October 15.
Late File Resolutions and Reports (No Late Files Received)
The late file deadline has passed.
Online Reference Committee Testimony Site (Typed Testimony or Video/Audio Upload)
Beginning Thursday, October 15, members can testify online at http://www.massmed.org/hodcommunity/home. This online site serves as the only method for reference committee
testimony for this virtual Interim Meeting. Members can type in testimony or upload a video/audio file. Please see complete details on the site. Please review the site regularly.
Quick Reference Guides are available for written testimony and video/audio testimony.
- On-Time Resolutions/Reports: Closes Friday, November 6, 5:00 p.m. (Eve prior to Opening Session)
- (Any Accepted) Late Files: If lates accepted at Opening Session, testimony open Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Reference Committee Reports
Reference Committee reports will be available electronically on Tuesday, November 17.
Extractions/Amendment Process and Forms
Important: Your speakers request advance notice of extractions from delegates by Wednesday, Dec. 2, via email to: houseofdelegates@mms.org.
Your email subject line should read: Extraction HOD Second Session. Please indicate your name, district, Reference Committee and Item # of extraction. Although amendments may be submitted during the HOD second session using the same form, out of respect
for your colleagues and MMS staff, it will take extra time to type amendments live, therefore, your Speakers very much appreciate you submitting your amendments in advance.
Extractions to propose Amendments over three words must be submitted from delegates on an Amendment Form to: houseofdelegates@mms.org.
Fillable amendment forms in PDF or Word and instructions are available here:
Amendment Form (.pdf)
Amendment Form (.docx)
When you email an amendment form, in your email subject line, please state: “AMENDMENT Ref Com {A/B/ or C}_Item #_Your Last Name.
Question/Need assistance? Please email houseofdelegates@mms.org.
Delegates extracting and item/extracting to propose an amendment must attend (Zoom) the HOD second session, Saturday, December 5. to speak to their extraction/amendment.
Your advance notice of extractions and use of the amendment form for longer amendments is extremely important in light of our virtual forum and greatly appreciated. These actions will assist us in moving forward more efficiently with our important
policy-making activities.
Meeting Handouts
Second Session HOD handouts are available in two PDF options:
- One with a link to separately access the final Reference Committee Reports (7 total pages)
- One with the final reference committee
reports included in the PDF (112 total pages)
1.
Second Session HOD Handouts (
DOES NOT include Reference Committee Reports in PDF)
(7 total pages)
- HOD Second Session Order of Business
- Motions-at-a Glance Second Session
How to Present in Zoom Commonly Use Motions at the House of Delegates
- Link on coversheet to access Final Reference Committee Reports separately. Please note: The report order for the Second Session is C, A, B.
- Report of the MA AMA Delegation
AMA Interim House of Delegates – Virtual Meeting - November 13 – 17, 2020
2.
Second Session HOD Handouts (INCLUDES Reference Committee Reports in PDF)
(112 total pages)
- HOD Second Session Order of Business
- Motions-at-a Glance Second Session
How to Present in Zoom Commonly Use Motions at the House of Delegates
- Final Reference Committee Reports:
- Reference Committee A: Public Health
- Reference Committee B: Health Care Delivery
- Reference Committee C: MMS Administration
Please note: The report order for the Second Session is C, A, B
- Report of the MA AMA Delegation
AMA Interim House of Delegates – Virtual Meeting - November 13 – 17, 2020
Delegates’ Handbook Review Meetings and District/Regional Caucus Meetings
Individual districts and groupings of districts by regional area will have the opportunity to virtually review the Delegates’ Handbook once published/posted as well as an opportunity to virtually caucus prior to the Second Session of the House of Delegates
and review the final reference committee reports. These meetings are held at the discretion of each district, for additional information, please contact your regional manager or district staff person.
Contact Name
Sheila Kozlowksi Southeast Region
Barnstable, Bristol North, Bristol South, Norfolk, Norfolk South, Plymouth
Linda Howard Northeast Region
Charles River, Essex North, Essex South, Middlesex, Middlesex West, Suffolk
Cathy Salas West Region
Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex Central, Middlesex North, Worcester North
Coni Fedora Hampden
Martha Wright Worcester
Delegate Resource Books
Please click here to access the MMS Policy Compendium, Procedures of the HOD, and Bylaws.
Final House Votes
