Dr. Hugh M. Taylor
Dear Colleagues,
In New England, we are blessed with
four seasons. As we embrace the
rhythm of fall, I hope you find moments of relaxation and renewal that bring balance
and joy to our work.
Perhaps reading this issue of Vital Signs can offer a deserved break in a quiet setting.
Featured here is a summary of recent legislative actions. Our advocacy team has been at the table for many of these legislative decisions, to the benefit of our patients and our practices.
We have also included some insights into private practice: why you might consider it and how to make it work. For those interested in starting a private practice, the resources and support the Society offers are invaluable. For job seekers, the career feature offers advice on leveraging professional connections.
I also urge you to look at the penicillin allergy evaluation article. Many with “penicillin allergy” listed in their chart are not truly allergic; here you will find tips on how to safely “delabel” them.
Of course, one of the most critical issues facing our health care system remains the Steward Health Care crisis. We will continue to make sure that the voices and concerns of physicians and patients are prominent as we find our way out of this debacle.
I want to recognize and celebrate Women in Medicine Month. I am proud of our efforts to support and elevate our female physicians and medical students, the impact of the MMS Women’s Physician Section and Committee on Women’s Health, and of all the women taking on leadership roles here at the MMS, as you’ll read about in this issue. We will relentlessly advocate for policies and initiatives that address inequities encountered by female physicians and patients.
I deeply value the viewpoints of all colleagues and welcome any concerns and ideas that can further strengthen our Medical Society.
Kind regards,
Hugh M. Taylor
president@mms.org
