The MMS advances its advocacy agenda via the executive and legislative branches of Massachusetts state government through legislation, regulation and policymaking.
Massachusetts Medical Society supports new DESE sex and health education guidelines
September 19, 2023
Massachusetts physicians encourage vaccinations as state’s students return to school
August 21, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society on non-medical vaccine exemptions
July 19, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society supports FDA decision on sale of over-the-counter birth control
July 18, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society reacts to Massachusetts maternal morbidity data
July 12, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society on SCOTUS decision on affirmative action
June 29, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society on closure of Compass Medical
June 1, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society on ending the national Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023
May 10, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society condemns Texas decision on mifepristone
April 7, 2023
Massachusetts Medical Society urges mask use, vaccines ahead of holidays
December 19, 2022
Massachusetts health care leaders urge COVID-19 vaccine boosters and flu shots
October 6, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society applauds U.S. Attorney Rollins for warning skilled nursing facilities against blanket refusal to provide care for patients with opioid use disorder
September 29, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society on Medicaid waiver extension
September 29, 2022
Three major Massachusetts physicians’ groups urge vaccinations for students returning to school
August 25, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society on passage of the Mental Health ABC Act
August 18, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society condemns attacks of patients, staff at Boston Children’s Hospital
August 18, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society urges COVID-19 boosters, masking indoors
August 4, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society supports federal ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
August 3, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society applauds the passage of An Act expanding protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care
July 29, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society reacts to overturning of Roe vs. Wade
June 24, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Dental Society urge focus on children’s oral health
June 23, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society urges water safety and training for swimmers
June 16, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society on Uvalde, Texas Shooting
May 25, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society on taking precautions as COVID-19 numbers increase
May 16, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society, Mass. ACOG and Mass. AFP urge protection of equitable access to reproductive care
May 4, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society on reversal of public transit mask mandate
April 21, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society recognizes National Public Health Week
April 5, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society on the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of war
March 25, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society submits amicus brief to Mass. SJC on case of Kligler vs. Healey
February 24, 2022
Massachusetts medical leaders support our public health officials
January 26, 2022
As virus spreads, it’s critical to vaccinate children
December 16, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society recommends masks be required at all public indoor settings
December 14, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society applauds Senate Mental Health ABC 2.0 Act
November 18, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society and Mass. Chapter of the AAP on vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds, making major push to educate public
November 16, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society on addressing Mass. and Cass public health crisis
October 29, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society urges flu vaccination by end of October
September 22, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society on Board of Education masking decision
August 24, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Physicians urge governor to require masks in schools
August 17, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society issues mask guidance
July 30, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society supports vaccine mandates for health care workers
July 29, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society on vaccine exemption bills
July 12, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society urges caution, training for swimmers
July 8, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society and Mass. Chapter of the AAP make push for children to get vaccinated in time for next school year
June 22, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society on update to state mask guidance
May 17, 2021
Massachusetts Medical Society on inclusion of primary care physicians in vaccine distribution
May 3, 2021
Massachusetts hospitals, physician organizations, and healthcare leaders affirm commitment to address clinician burnout
March 31, 2021
