Massachusetts Medical Society: State Advocacy Statements

State Advocacy Statements

The MMS advances its advocacy agenda via the executive and legislative branches of Massachusetts state government through legislation, regulation and policymaking.


Massachusetts Medical Society supports new DESE sex and health education guidelines

September 19, 2023

Massachusetts physicians encourage vaccinations as state’s students return to school

August 21, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society on non-medical vaccine exemptions

July 19, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society supports FDA decision on sale of over-the-counter birth control

July 18, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society reacts to Massachusetts maternal morbidity data

July 12, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society on SCOTUS decision on affirmative action

June 29, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society on closure of Compass Medical

June 1, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society on ending the national Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023

May 10, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society condemns Texas decision on mifepristone

April 7, 2023

Massachusetts Medical Society urges mask use, vaccines ahead of holidays

December 19, 2022

Massachusetts health care leaders urge COVID-19 vaccine boosters and flu shots

October 6, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society applauds U.S. Attorney Rollins for warning skilled nursing facilities against blanket refusal to provide care for patients with opioid use disorder

September 29, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society on Medicaid waiver extension

September 29, 2022

Three major Massachusetts physicians’ groups urge vaccinations for students returning to school

August 25, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society on passage of the Mental Health ABC Act

August 18, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society condemns attacks of patients, staff at Boston Children’s Hospital

August 18, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society urges COVID-19 boosters, masking indoors

August 4, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society supports federal ban on sale of flavored tobacco products

August 3, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society applauds the passage of An Act expanding protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care

July 29, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society reacts to overturning of Roe vs. Wade

June 24, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Dental Society urge focus on children’s oral health

June 23, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society urges water safety and training for swimmers

June 16, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society on Uvalde, Texas Shooting

May 25, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society on taking precautions as COVID-19 numbers increase

May 16, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society, Mass. ACOG and Mass. AFP urge protection of equitable access to reproductive care

May 4, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society on reversal of public transit mask mandate

April 21, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society recognizes National Public Health Week

April 5, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society on the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of war

March 25, 2022

Massachusetts Medical Society submits amicus brief to Mass. SJC on case of Kligler vs. Healey

February 24, 2022

Massachusetts medical leaders support our public health officials

January 26, 2022

As virus spreads, it’s critical to vaccinate children

December 16, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society recommends masks be required at all public indoor settings

December 14, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society applauds Senate Mental Health ABC 2.0 Act

November 18, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society and Mass. Chapter of the AAP on vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds, making major push to educate public

November 16, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society on addressing Mass. and Cass public health crisis

October 29, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society urges flu vaccination by end of October

September 22, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society on Board of Education masking decision

August 24, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Physicians urge governor to require masks in schools

August 17, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society issues mask guidance

July 30, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society supports vaccine mandates for health care workers

July 29, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society on vaccine exemption bills

July 12, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society urges caution, training for swimmers

July 8, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society and Mass. Chapter of the AAP make push for children to get vaccinated in time for next school year

June 22, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society on update to state mask guidance

May 17, 2021

Massachusetts Medical Society on inclusion of primary care physicians in vaccine distribution

May 3, 2021

Massachusetts hospitals, physician organizations, and healthcare leaders affirm commitment to address clinician burnout

March 31, 2021



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