President's Message - January-February 2021

2/1/2021

body { background:#fff; } David A. Rosman, MD, MBA Dear friends, Although we long to enter a new year with optimism and hope that the incredible advances in science and medicine will help us gain the upp

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HOD Adopts New Policies on Racial Equity, Air Pollution, Cannabis, and More

2/1/2021

body { background:#fff; } BY SANDRA JACOBS, VITAL SIGNS EDITOR Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) policymaking for 2020 culminated in December’s virtual Interim Meeting, where House of Delegates (HOD) votes set i

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The MMS Facilitates Vaccine Distribution for Independent Physician Practices

2/1/2021

body { background:#fff; } BY SANDRA JACOBS, VITAL SIGNS EDITOR As phone calls and emails poured into the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) in the final days of 2020 from independent practices seeking C

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Vital Signs January-February 2021 PDF

2/1/2021

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Take Steps to Improve Your Own Mental Health during Pandemic, Experts Advise

2/1/2021

BY SANDRA JACOBS, VITAL SIGNS EDITOR With COVID-19 … a sign of failure. It is a sign we are mortal.” She urges physicians to take stock of their feelings …

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Testing

1/28/2021

updating guidance on who physicians should test for COVID-19. Patients presenting with fever or signs …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Program for Physicians in Independent Practice

1/12/2021

care workers. To be a part of the program for office-based vaccination, a practice must: Sign up …

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Massachusetts DPH Call Summary - January 6, 2021

1/7/2021

in the state of Massachusetts. We have registered with MIIS as well as signed the Massachusetts COVID-19 … was fortunate enough to be included in my hospital's catchment area to be vaccinated and my staff. I have signed … and lost in the cracks. We are here waiting to help. When we sign up for COVID vaccines, we don't have any …

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Summary of Bill S.2984

12/23/2020

for his signature once passed by the Legislature. We expect Governor Baker to take prompt action to sign …

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MMS Model Medical Staff Bylaws (pdf)

12/20/2020

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