With 24,000 members, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the Commonwealth’s largest physician-led organization and a leading voice in health care policy, public health, and clinical medical education.
MMS Events Calendar
The Massachusetts Medical Society offers a variety of opportunities for networking and engagement to ensure that physicians remain connected, educated, and informed. View our calendar of activities here.
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Massachusetts Medical Society Advocacy
The MMS provides patient-centered physician advocacy in the State House, Congress, and in courts on a range of critical issues affecting the practice of medicine and patients’ access to care.
New Member Benefits
The MMS Corporate Partnership Program provides beneficial resources and quality vendors to assist members, such as:
- New! Salary Data and Contract Review Services – Secure your future with expert employment contract review and legal support from trusted MMS corporate partners.
MMS members receive preferred pricing.
- TJB Consulting offers expert integration of EMR and Revenue Cycle Management systems to enhances the clinical efficiency and financial performance of medical practices through tailored solutions.
- Paychex, a new MMS corporate partner, offers a simple approach to HR, payroll, and benefits. Turn your HR challenges into a competitive advantage!
- GW&K Investment Management offers individually managed tax-sensitive portfolios to satisfy your objectives for risk tolerance, income, and capital appreciation.
Learn more about membership and MMS benefits.
Recent News
State House News Service: Regulators Examine Health Care Administrative Costs
January 9, 2025 – MMS Immediate Past President Dr. Barbara Spivak, an internist associated with Beth Israel Lahey Health, said hospitals can get backed up due to administrative issues with health plans. Spivak said she recently
had a patient who took three weeks to get prior authorization on a drug that she recommended, because it was denied the first time and her patient had to file an appeal.
Boston Globe: Massachusetts ballot questions 2024: Question 4 on the legalization of psychedelics
October 18, 2024 – The MMS has not taken a position on the ballot question but said in March testimony that it opposes creating a system that “characterizes psychedelic therapy as evidence-based when the safety and efficacy
of these agents have not been fully” approved by the FDA.
Boston Globe: New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs
October 18, 2024 – MMS President Dr. Hugh Taylor said for many people, preventative measures like diet and exercise are insufficient. “GLP drugs are remarkably effective, in many cases as effective as surgery,” Taylor said.
