Massachusetts Medical Society: State Testimony

State Testimony

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Testimony in Support of an Act Relative to Culturally Competent and Effective Health Care

April 16, 2024

Testimony in Support of an Act Relative to Preventing The Discharge of Radioactive Materials

April 16, 2024

Testimony in Opposition to an Act Relative to The Regulation and Taxation of Natural Psychedelic Substances

March 26, 2024

Testimony in Support of An Act Establishing Testing Protocol and Care for Victims of Date Rape

February 27, 2024

Testimony in Support of an Act to Protect the Civil Rights and Safety of All Massachusetts Residents

January 22, 2024

PA Coalition Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Reducing Administrative Burden

January 17, 2024

PA Coalition Testimony in Support of An Act to Improve the Health Insurance Prior Authorization Process

January 17, 2024

Testimony in Support of Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

November 28, 2023

Testimony in Support of an Act Relative to Conducting Fetal and Infant Mortality Review

November 15, 2023

Testimony Relative to An Act Establishing Medicare for All in the Commonwealth

November 14, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality

November 14, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Defining Invasive Surgery

November 7, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Maintenance of Certification

November 7, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Improving Medical Decision Making

October 31, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Ensuring Access to Addiction Services

October 30, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Establishing Permanent Standard Time Within the Commonwealth to Promote Sleep and Health

October 24, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Preventing Overdose Deaths and Increasing Access to Treatment

October 23, 2023

Testimony Relative to An Act Relative to End of Life Options

October 20, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Doula Services

October 17, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Preserving Fertility

October 17, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws

October 10, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Healthy Youth

October 10, 2023

Testimony in Support of an Act to Improve Outdoor and Indoor Air Quality for Communities Burdened by Pollution

October 5, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Promoting Drinking Water Quality for All

September 27, 2023

Testimony in Opposition to An Act Instituting a Ban on Fluoride Supplementation of Public Water Supplies and An Act Relative to Fluoridation

September 27, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Support Families

September 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to LGBTQ Family Building

September 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Promote Team Based Health Care and in Opposition to H.2135/S.1354, H.2148/S.1383, and H.2150/S.1453

September 21, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Improving Health Care Delivery for Underserved Residents of the Commonwealth (Physician Pathways Act)

September 21, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Improve Access to Family Physicians

September 21, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to the Definition of Disclosure, Apology and Early Offer Programs

September 21, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Truth in Advertising and An Act Relative to Health Care Transparency

September 21, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services

September 20, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Advance Health Equity

September 20, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Treatment, Not Imprisonment

September 19, 2023

Testimony Regarding Cannabis Legislation Before the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy

September 13, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Establishing Basic Needs Assistance for Massachusetts Immigrant Residents

September 12, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Enhance Hospital Care for Those with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

September 12, 2023

Testimony in Opposition to An Act Relative to Pharmacists as Healthcare Providers

September 12, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Assuring Prompt Access to Health Care

September 12, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Fair and Equitable Reimbursement for Medical Services

September 12, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Primary Care for You

September 12, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Protecting Youth from Nicotine Addiction

September 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Routine Childhood Immunizations and An Act Relative to Vaccines and Preventing Future Disease Outbreaks

July 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Ensure Equitable Health Coverage for Children

July 25, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Improve Outdoor Lighting, Conserve Energy and Increase Dark-Sky Visibility

July 19, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Improving Students' Access to Life Saving Treatments

July 17, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Expand Equitable Perinatal Mental Health Services

July 10, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Banning Legacy Preferences in Higher Education

June 27, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Patient Care Access, An Act to Encourage Quality Reviews and Reduce Cost in Health Care, and An Act Relative to Prejudgment Interest Rates

June 27, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Ensuring Equal Access to Medical Treatments Essential for People With a Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, or Autism

June 27, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Removing Barriers to Non-Opioid Pain Management

June 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Reduce Co-Pays for People with Chronic Conditions

June 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Communications Between Health Insurers and Patients

June 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Direct Primary Care

June 26, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Protect Youth From the Health Risk of Sugary Drinks

June 21, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health From PFAS

June 21, 2023

Testimony in Opposition to An Act Promoting Access to Midwifery Care and Out-Of-Hospital Birth Options

June 6, 2023

Comments Regarding An Act Relative to Patient Access to Information Regarding Breast Reconstructive Surgery

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to the Prescription Monitoring Program

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual Products

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Postpartum Depression Screening

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Optimization

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Ensure Access to the Full Range of Treatment Options for People with Obesity

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Pharmaceutical Access, Costs and Transparency

June 6, 2023

Testimony in Support of Enhancing Recruitment and Retention of Physicians and Other Health Care Workers

May 16, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act to Ensure Prescription Drug Cost Transparency and Affordability

May 16, 2023

Testimony in Support of Reducing Exposure to Pesticides for Children

May 10, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Accelerating Improvements in the Local and Regional Public Health System to Address Disparities in the Delivery of Public Health Services

May 4, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Preserving Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing

May 2, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Ensuring Access to Full Spectrum Pregnancy Care

May 2, 2023

Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Telehealth and Digital Equity for Patients

May 2, 2023

Comments on Out-Of-Network Billing

May 2, 2023

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