Rethinking the Traditional Model: Exploring Alternative Career Paths in Medicine

3/31/2026

lifestyle medicine, direct care, concierge practices, or hybrid approaches. For Dr. Janet Limke … to recreate myself in a new direction,” she says. “Stepping away from the pressure to maintain volume … in concierge, direct care, and hybrid practice models grows, physicians must also consider the legal …

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President’s Message - Volume 31, Issue 2, 2026

3/31/2026

, direct care, and other innovative approaches. Complementing this theme, “Beyond the Bedside: A Primer …

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Beyond the Bedside: A Primer for Aspiring Startup Chief Medical Officers

3/31/2026

, CMOs are often responsible for clinical quality, patient safety, guideline adherence, and direct …

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Testimony in Support of an Act to Promote Public Safety and Better Outcomes for Youths

10/23/2025

system has profound and direct impacts on physical and mental health. Young people who are incarcerated …

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10/14/2025

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Testimony in Support of an Act Updating the Medical Society Mission Statement

10/8/2025

and reflects a directive by passed our House of Delegates at our 2024 Annual Meeting. This is more than …

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MMS Awards Program

9/23/2025

will be directed toward efforts involving direct patient care. The volunteer work must occur in Massachusetts …

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Resolution Submittal Guidelines and Template

9/17/2025

The Delegates' Handbook is the focal point of the HOD meetings and it includes resolutions and reports submitted for the HOD meeting.  Any member of the Society-whether or not a delegate-can ask the House to consider an item of business.  These items, called resolutions, are drafted and submitted prior to each House meeting.  The House also considers reports from committees, Member Interest Networks, membership sections, or MMS leadership groups.

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Testimony in Support of an Act Relative to Preventing Overdose Deaths and Increasing Access to Treatment - 2025

9/15/2025

of harm reduction often suggest that SUD resources should be directed solely toward abstinence-based …

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Massachusetts DPH issues update on fall COVID-19 boosters

9/11/2025

the evolving situation with COVID-19 vaccine guidance. We are concerned that the lack of clear direction … will continue to relay updates and clear direction over the coming weeks as 2025/2026 guidance is released …

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