The MMS monitors state and federal regulations affecting physician interaction with patients, other health care workers, hospitals, health plans and new technologies.
Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to End of Life Options
April 2, 2025
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
