The practice of medicine is highly regulated. While the MMS does not provide legal
advice to its members, we provide general resources on common legal and regulatory questions.
If you need legal advice, please consult a private attorney.
Licensure Information
General licensure information, download renewal forms, change your address, Frequently Asked Questions, and more.
Information on hours and type of CME and documentation required, reporting cycle, and other related requirements from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine will begin conducting random audits of CME credits for physicians whose license renewal date is after July 1, 2011.
Practice Operations
This compliance checklist will help you assess the current state of your practice in light of current compliance requirements. (.pdf, 4 pages)
Physician Self-Governance: Model Documents
Fraud and Abuse/Stark Law
Your Patients: Resource Guides
Legal Services for MMS Members Only
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MMS Legal Advisory Plan
Is a prepaid legal services plan that provides legal advisory and consultation services to MMS members for specified Board of Registration in Medicine matters.
- Attorney Referral Service
MMS members may contact the MMS Office of the General Counsel to request referrals to private practice attorneys. There is no charge for this service. MMS members may call (800) 322-2303, ext. 7242.
MMS Corporate Documents
Related Links
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PIAM: Physicians Insurance Agency of Massachusetts
Offers a range of insurance products, financial planning (including retirement & estate planning), and practice services
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CRICO/RMF
Provides the Harvard medical community's physicians, institutions, and employees with a medical malpractice insurance program
