2025 MMS Annual Education Program — Physician Unions: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impacts
Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00-11:30 a.m. EST – Virtual Live Webinar
Activity Description
Are you curious about the role physician unions play in today’s health care landscape? With increasing pressures on healthcare providers, physician unions are becoming a significant topic of interest. Join us to delve into the dynamics, legality, and
ethics surrounding physician unions in the U.S. health care system.
This engaging session will cover the historical roots and current trends in health care unionization, explore the legal and regulatory frameworks, and discuss the practical steps physicians can take if considering collective action. We’ll examine potential
impacts on patient care, physician well-being, and health care organization dynamics.
Our expert speakers include legal professionals, healthcare administrators, and union-experienced physicians to provide you with a balanced, insightful look at what unionization could mean for your practice and your patients.
Activity Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
-
Explain the role of physician unions in health care, including motivations behind union formation and historical context
-
Describe the legal and regulatory framework governing physician unions in the United States
-
Assess the potential impacts of unionization on physician working conditions, patient care, and health care systems
-
Recognize ethical considerations and conflicts that may arise with union involvement
-
Evaluate practical steps and key factors for physicians considering unionization or collective bargaining
Activity Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $140
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $280
Allied Health Professional/Other – $110
**SAVE HERE: Bundle the MMS’s Ethics Forum and Annual Education Program
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $225**
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $460**
Allied Health Professional/Other – $175**
*Click here for member educational voucher information
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
