The MMS advances its advocacy agenda via the executive and legislative branches of Massachusetts state government through legislation, regulation and policymaking.
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Three major Massachusetts physicians’ groups urge vaccinations for students returning to school
August 25, 2022
As schools in the Commonwealth prepare to open for the new academic year, the physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians
(MassAFP) strongly encourage parents...
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Massachusetts Medical Society on passage of the Mental Health ABC Act
August 18, 2022
The 25,000 physicians and medical students of the Massachusetts Medical Society are grateful to Governor Charlie Baker for signing into law the Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care.
We thank and applaud the leadership of Secretary Marylou Sudders, Senate President Karen Spilka,...
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Massachusetts Medical Society condemns attacks of patients, staff at Boston Children’s Hospital
August 18, 2022
The Massachusetts Medical Society and its 25,000 physician and student members condemn the attacks against Boston Children’s Hospital and its pediatric transgender health program.
The Medical Society decries all acts of bigotry, including aggression and threats aimed at patients and families...
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Massachusetts Medical Society urges COVID-19 boosters, masking indoors
August 4, 2022
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society have followed closely relevant public health data and trends in order to advise our patients and the public about the risk of contracting and spreading the virus.
The recent uptick in infections and...
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Massachusetts Medical Society supports federal ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
August 3, 2022
The physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society strongly support the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed nationwide banning of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The MMS took a similar stance, rooted in organizational policy, in urging Massachusetts legislators and regulators...
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Massachusetts Medical Society applauds the passage of An Act expanding protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care
July 29, 2022
The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) extends its sincere gratitude to Governor Charlie Baker and our legislative leadership, including House Speaker Ronald Mariano, Senate President Karen Spilka, Sen. Cindy Friedman, and Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, for their leadership in passing into law An Act...
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Letter to House Speaker Regarding Notice and Disclosure Requirements in Patients First Act
July 6, 2022
The Honorable Ronald Mariano Speaker, Massachusetts House of Representatives State House, Room 356 Boston, MA 02133
Dear Mr. Speaker:
The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is grateful for your leadership in the continued effort to address the many issues impacted by the...
