Dr. Hugh M. Taylor
Dear Colleagues,
My favorite aspect of the holiday season is the opportunity it gives us to relax and spend time with family and friends. I hope that we can all take advantage of this time to celebrate our favorite traditions and to prepare for what the new year
may bring.
In the holiday spirit of giving and brightening the lives of others, the Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation this year proudly offered grants to 16 non-profit organizations dedicated to serving historically marginalized
or vulnerable communities. I am happy to report that grants will again be made available in 2025. You can learn more about the application process here.
Dr. Eric Reines from the MMS Committee on Geriatric Medicine was kind enough to share with us some important information that affects our patients regarding Massachusetts’ transition from Medical Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) to
the national Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) paradigm.
We also have a well-written and helpful perspective piece from Dr. Nisha Mehta, who provides expert advice on a question most of us have or will face during a career in medicine: “When is it time to change jobs?”
Finally, I would like to thank all our fellow Society members who contributed to our successful 2024 Interim Meeting and helped shape and guide the Medical Society’s policies, goals, and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of our patients,
our physicians, and our health care teams.
Please know that the opinions and concerns of every member are incredibly important to me and to the health and success of our organization and mission. I welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
Kind regards,
Hugh M. Taylor, MD
president@mms.org
