Lynda Young Becomes 129th MMS President

Worcester pediatrician Lynda Young, MD, became the 129th president of the Massachusetts Medical Society last week, delivering an address that extolled the benefits of the small physician practice, and committing the Society to leading by working together with others. She said, “Our bedrock principle is to keep the physician and patient in control of clinical [...]

President’s Report: Make Our Society Stronger

The address of MMS President Alice Coombs, MD, at the Opening Session of the Massachusetts Medical Society House of Delegates, May 19, 2011. Read the related news release from MMS.

JudyAnn Bigby Talks to MMS About Payment Reform and ACOs

Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. JudyAnn Bigby offered a little something for everyone at this morning’s opening session of the MMS House of Delegates. After emphatically defending the state’s record on health reform, Dr. Bigby told the delegates that she agrees with the MMS payment reform principle that “one size doesn’t fit all.” [...]