MSMS supports legislation from state Rep. Gail Haines that would give patients transparency and empower them to take control of their health. The bill requires medical professionals to wear and display their credentials both in the office and/or hospital, as well as in any advertising promoting their services.

MSMS hosted a news conference to emphasize the importance of passing bills that would ban minors from tanning facilities. Speakers included Michigan Dermatological Society Immediate Past President & MSMS member Kay Watnick, MD; Anne Goulet, Doctor Watnick's patient who was diagnosed with skin cancer at age 19; and Rep Jim Townsend, who sponsored HB 4404 & 4405.

At a time when massive efforts are underway to coordinate health care within the patient centered medical home model and other organized systems of care, Senate Bill 2, threatens to further fragment our health care system and put patients at great risk. Stop it now!