Advocacy.  MSMA is a powerful advocate for physicians and their patients on legislative issues including tort reform, liability insurance, Medicaid, scope of practice, contracting, medical malpractice and public health and safety issues.  Find out more about MSMA's top advocacy issues by visiting the Legislative portion of the Member Extranet.

Representation. MSMA represents physicians before regulatory agencies and works with third party payers to reduce administrative hassles and solve problems. 

Information for your patients.  MSMA public education campaigns help physicians provide health information to their patients. 

Involvement. MSMA members are encouraged to take an active role in developing policities and participating in MSMA committees, sections and legislative activities.  

Timely and useful information.  MSMA keeps members up to date on health care issues through electronic and print media.  Find out more by visiting MSMA Publications.

Online continuing medical education.  Members of MSMA receive reduced subscription rates for a unique series of online seminars presented in the classic Grand Rounds format.  Grand Rounds Online brings to the MSMA member's computer the quality, content and educational benefit previously experienced only in the traditioanl grand rounds hospital environment.  Check it out at www.CMElectures.org. 

Products and services.  MSMA makes products and services specially designed for physicians, their clinics, their families and their patients available in the MSMA Marketplace.

Professional development.  MSMA sponsors educational seminars and workshops throughout the year.  The CME calendar as well as health care opportunities can be found on the MSMA Calendar.

Do you have questions?  Need more information?  Get answers quickly by phone, fax or email to any of the MSMA staff listed on the MSMA Overview page.