Health Care as a Human Right: The Society’s New “North Star” and Where It Might Lead

10/1/2019

work in patient and physician advocacy, education, and practice support,” said MMS President Maryanne C … the notion that health care is a basic human right and supported this policy,” Dr. Bombaugh said. “This …

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

10/1/2019

safer alternatives can often be more expensive. That said, some Massachusetts insurers have taken steps …

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Vital Signs October 2019 (pdf)

9/30/2019

,” said MMS President Maryanne C. Bombaugh, MD. While the policy is timely and necessary, as well … this policy,” Dr. Bombaugh said. “This policy is not something we will celebrate briefly and move on …

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Proceedings 2016

9/27/2019

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MMS statement on the ROE Act

9/19/2019

to reproductive health care should be available,” said Massachusetts Medical Society president Maryanne C …

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CQMP presentation 91219_FINAL

9/17/2019

not consistent with high-quality, high-value provision of medical care. The process is said to be intended …

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Warren_MMSHistory

9/17/2019

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MMS becomes first state medical society to endorse pilot supervised consumption site

9/10/2019

meeting Saturday. It passed by a wide margin:. "I'm tired of losing my patients," said Dr. Mark Eisenberg …, a primary care physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital clinic in Charlestown. Eisenberg said three … force, said injection clinics also decrease drug use and drug paraphernalia in parks and on streets …

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BORIM new regulatory changes; September Vital Signs now available

9/8/2019

now sees about 375 babies born each year. St. Luke's sees 1,500. Southcoast Health said its staff …, will remain in Wareham. The hospital corporation said it plans to dedicate the entire third floor at St. Luke … opioid pills (MassLive) The DOJ said in a statement those charged include medical providers, clinic …

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Medicare Advantage Plans 2020 letter

9/5/2019

practicing physicians (AMA Survey), 91 percent of physicians said …

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