The Issue
Administrative requirements are delaying patient care and contributing to physician burnout.
Massachusetts physicians face:
- Prior authorization delays
- Excessive documentation requirements
- Complex and inconsistent payer policies
- Growing administrative costs
Time spent on paperwork is time taken away from patients.
MMS Position
The Massachusetts Medical Society supports policies that reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and allow physicians to focus on patient care.
MMS advocates for:
- Prior authorization reform
- Reduced documentation requirements
- Streamlined quality reporting
- Greater consistency across health plans
Goal: Less bureaucracy. More patient care.
MMS Advocacy
MMS is leading efforts to reform prior authorization and reduce administrative barriers to care.
Key Legislation:
- S.1249 — An Act Relative to Reducing Administrative Burden
- H.1143 — An Act to Improve the Health Insurance Prior Authorization Process
These reforms would reduce delays, improve efficiency, and help patients receive timely, medically necessary care.
Why This Matters to Physicians
Administrative burden affects your ability to care for patients.
Reducing unnecessary administrative requirements means:
- More time with patients
- Faster access to treatment
- Less physician burnout
- More efficient care delivery
Take Action
Support Administrative Reform
Become an MMS member and strengthen the physician
voice advocating for meaningful administrative reform in Massachusetts.
