With 24,000 members, the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the Commonwealth’s largest physician-led organization and a leading voice in health care policy, public health, and clinical medical education.
MMS Events Calendar
The Massachusetts Medical Society offers a variety of opportunities for networking and engagement to ensure that physicians remain connected, educated, and informed. View our calendar of activities here.
2024 MMS Interim Meeting
The 2024 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD) will be held virtually on two non-consecutive dates, Monday, November 18 and Saturday, December 7. Preview CME and event activities here.
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Stay informed with our timely, expert-curated newsletters highlighting CME, public heath updates, and newsworthy events for busy physicians like you.
Massachusetts Medical Society Advocacy
The MMS provides patient-centered physician advocacy in the State House, Congress, and in courts on a range of critical issues affecting the practice of medicine and patients’ access to care.
New Member Benefits
The MMS Corporate Partnership Program provides beneficial resources and quality vendors to assist members, such as:
- New! Salary Data and Contract Review Services – Secure your future with expert employment contract review and legal support from trusted MMS corporate partners.
MMS members receive preferred pricing.
- TJB Consulting offers expert integration of EMR and Revenue Cycle Management systems to enhances the clinical efficiency and financial performance of medical practices through tailored solutions.
- Sinopia.ai can increase patient traffic, digital visibility, and market share with host of digital marketing services. MMS members receive preferred pricing.
- GW&K Investment Management offers individually managed tax-sensitive portfolios to satisfy your objectives for risk tolerance, income, and capital appreciation.
Learn more about membership and MMS benefits.
Recent News
Fierce Healthcare: Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS
November 19, 2024 – MMS President Dr. Hugh Taylor issued a statement on the selection of an HHS secretary: "The importance of nominating and confirming a qualified expert to a position that provides oversight of the nation’s most important health care-related agencies cannot be overstated."
Boston Globe: Massachusetts ballot questions 2024: Question 4 on the legalization of psychedelics
October 18, 2024 – The MMS has not taken a position on the ballot question but said in March testimony that it opposes creating a system that “characterizes psychedelic therapy as evidence-based when the safety and efficacy of these agents have not been fully” approved by the FDA.
Boston Globe: New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs
October 18, 2024 – MMS President Dr. Hugh Taylor said for many people, preventative measures like diet and exercise are insufficient. “GLP drugs are remarkably effective, in many cases as effective as surgery,” Taylor said.