MMS advocacy priorities are driven by physicians. Through the Society's House of Delegates, physicians identify emerging challenges, develop policy, and guide advocacy efforts on the issues that matter most to the profession and the patients we serve.
Explore the key issue areas where MMS is working to advance meaningful change in the delivery of care in the Commonwealth.
Explore Our Priority Areas
Administrative Burden
Less paperwork, more patient care
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Affordability and Health Equity
Closing the gaps in access and outcomes
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Firearm Injury
Promoting safer communities
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Medicare Payment Reform
Fighting for sustainable physician practice
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Physician Workforce
Supporting current and future generations of physicians
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Primary Care Investment
Strengthening the foundation of patient care
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Sexual and Reproductive Health
Protecting patient choice and access
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Substance Use Disorder and the Opioid Crisis
Expanding treatment and recovery
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Telehealth Access
Keeping virtual care available for patients
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MMS advocacy priorities are shaped by physicians and powered by membership. Join the Massachusetts Medical Society and help strengthen the voice advancing policies that support physicians, patients, and the future of health care.
