Dr. Hugh M. Taylor
Dear Colleagues,
As we look toward spring, I hope that you are doing well. To say that health care is facing many current and likely future challenges is
an understatement. I encourage all of you, our valued colleagues, to review the recent email
I sent to members on February 14th, on behalf of our Medical Society addressing the concerns we share about
executive actions and their potential impact on patient care.
The MMS remains committed to the principle that health care is
a basic human right. Guided by this belief and the solid policies
established by our House of Delegates, we will continue to
advocate for equitable, safe, and quality care for all patients.
In keeping with our commitment to physician well-being and
equitable care, this issue of Vital Signs offers particularly valuable insights. I encourage you to read the article on Physician Health Services and its lifesaving impact for physicians in need of help. This vital resource provides critical support to those navigating personal and professional challenges, reinforcing the importance of caring for those who care for others.
Colleague Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, FAAP, authored a short piece about a CME program that began with a policy she wrote. The educational program informs physicians on how to publish
an opinion piece in mainstream media. As Dr. Miotto notes, there
is no more important time than now for physicians to share their perspectives on health care challenges and opportunities. We so often think of physician advocacy taking place within the walls of the State House, and that’s incredibly important to our daily work. But policymakers and key stakeholders often read publications featuring opinion pieces.
I also encourage you to read the recap of the MMS partnership with the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership, which
provided a robust program to help women physicians drive
positive change in their workplaces and communities.
I hope that you have time to unwind in the coming weeks, and I look forward to seeing you soon at the 2025 MMS Annual Meeting.
Meanwhile, please contact me with concerns or ideas.
Kind regards,
Hugh M. Taylor, MD
president@mms.org
