Letter to House Leadership Regarding S.2452, An Act to Temporarily Extend Certain Measures Adopted in the State of Emergency

6/8/2021

of registration models for providers who may provide care for patients via telehealth with the provider located … in a streamlined fashion. It alone will likely not provide the solution for many physicians who may treat a small …

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Vital Signs May-June 2021 PDF

6/7/2021

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2021 Virtual Annual Meeting: New Leadership Takes the Helm, HOD Adopts New Policies

6/7/2021

body { background:#fff; } BY SANDRA JACOBS, VITAL SIGNS EDITOR The Massachusetts Medical Society, now experienced at conducting business and policymaking in an online format with efficiency and finesse, convened the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting during five days in la

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President's Message - May-June 2021

6/7/2021

body { background:#fff; } Carole E. Allen, MD, MBA, FAAP Dear friends, Heartfelt thanks to all of you who have reached out to congratulate me on becoming president of the MMS. It is humbling to be part of a legacy of incredibly talented and passion

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MMS-MHA Webinar Series: Best Practices in Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion

6/7/2021

body { background:#fff; } BY YAEL MILLER, DIRECTOR, PRACTICE SOLUTIONS and MEDICAL ECONOMICS How do you create a culture of inclusion and belonging? How do you support inclusive le

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The MMS and Others Advocate to Shape Telehealth Practice in Massachusetts

6/7/2021

that care is delivered in-person or via telemedicine. “We may have sounded like a broken record at times … overuse of prior authorizations for in-person care, which may create insurmountable barriers to care …

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Comments Relative to Reproductive and Maternal Health Legislation

6/7/2021

more accessible to some, many may not be able to afford pay out-of-pocket costs for OTC emergency … One-Step, which may not be right for all patients. It is important that people have access to the right EC … and considerations outlining when home birth may be safe and appropriate. As drafted, this legislation leaves …

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Testimony in Support of H.2250 and S.1451, An Act Relative to the Prescription Monitoring Program Before the Joint Committee on Public Health

6/7/2021

may be treated by various professionals across health care systems, and it is important to manage … informed about all relevant controlled substances a patient is using, including those that may …

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Member Making a Difference - Dr. Daniel B. Chonde

6/7/2021

for translation may be an old conference phone. In that situation, care can be delayed and suboptimal …

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Testimony in Support of H.2372 and S.1475, An Act Relative to Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services

6/7/2021

experiences of all kinds of birth loss and birth harms to the conversation. While we as physicians may …

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