PHS collects data on the website's traffic in the aggregate, in order to monitor site performance and provide PHS with data that may be helpful in future upgrades. PHS does not collect data about any individual's site activity (also known as "clickstream data"). Reports on aggregate data are prepared by the webmaster and are provided to PHS in a form that does not in any way identify any individuals or organizations that may have accessed the site.
- All Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) members who log into the MassMed.org website and who access PhysicianHealth.org via a link from that site will have a session cookie placed on their machines. Session cookies are small files placed on the user's computer that expire after a brief period of time. The purpose of this session cookie is to allow a member to remain logged into the site for the duration of his or her current visit. If you wish to visit the PHS website without such a session cookie, you can log out of the MassMed.org website and access www.PhysicianHealth.org directly from your browser.
- PHS understands the importance of protecting the privacy of its users and the confidentiality of its information. PHS shall protect such privacy and confidentiality, within its discretion, to the full extent of the law.
- This policy is subject to change effective upon posting by PHS of policy revisions at the PhysicianHealth.org website.
