Testimony Relative to An Act Establishing Medicare for All in the Commonwealth

11/14/2023

structure may be able to achieve these goals. While the stated goals and objectives of this proposal align … and will continue to explore and evaluate payment structures that may be able to achieve these goals. (HP/D) MMS … and education to change behaviors that may lead to disease or injury, early disease detection and treatment …

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Testimony in Support of An Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality

11/14/2023

responsibilities can conflict with their ethical obligations, which may cause a significant amount of harm …

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Local Voices, Local Solutions: How Frontline Communities Are Addressing the Overlapping Health Impacts of Climate Crises, Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power

10/26/2023

This webinar, recorded on November 14, 2023, provides a forum for voices representing the Navajo Nation, Rocky Flats, Plymouth, MA, and the Marshall Islands to share health impacts to their communities and specific concerns and concrete actions that must be taken to mitigate the overlapping effects of climate c

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Massachusetts Medical Society supports ‘An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws’

10/10/2023

and preclude those who may harm themselves or others from accessing firearms. Notably, the bill adds medical …

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Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to the Definition of Disclosure, Apology and Early Offer Programs

9/21/2023

in court. Organizations work may with their liability insurers to give patients a fair and timely offer …

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Testimony in Support of An Act to Promote Team Based Health Care and in Opposition to H.2135/S.1354, H.2148/S.1383, and H.2150/S.1453

9/21/2023

of patient care. The Medical Society is concerned that patients seen by non-physicians may not have the same … any further input that may assist you in your deliberations. View a PDF version of this testimony here. …

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Testimony in Support of An Act to Advance Health Equity

9/20/2023

these requirements may have on practices that are facing significant financial and capacity challenges, exacerbated … to careers in health care, it is important to provide appropriate training to health care workers who may … Public Health Emergency were proven to be effective at delivering care to patients who may have otherwise …

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MMS Overview

9/13/2023

 » Mission and Priorities The purposes of the Massachusetts Medical Society shall be to do all things as may …

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Testimony in Support of An Act Relative to Primary Care for You

9/12/2023

to care. Robust access to primary care services improves overall population health and may reduce … care will pay for itself, there must be an explicit plan for initial costs. This may require … practices and solo practitioners may be held to unrealistic expenditure increases/standards without any …

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Testimony in Support of An Act to Enhance Hospital Care for Those with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

9/12/2023

unique health care needs and may require specialized care. Communication difficulties are common among …

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