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House of Delegates Reference Committees Continue, New Reorganization FAQ Videos Released

MSMS task force reorganization FAQs with Doctor Tom George

The 2026 House of Delegates has completed three of four Reference Committees.  The final one, the Committee on Public Health and Education will be held Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The link to participate is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85681480400?pwd=991BFkXaCwJ2QhfgjLPA9foHUEpdpu.1

General Session and Delegate Instructions to Join

The general session of the 2026 House of Delegates will be held virtually on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 am.  The zoom room and credentialing will open at 7:00 am.  Please find detailed instructions here with links for delegates and others to join the session. 

The official handbook is available on the MSMS website and linked here.

The Reference Committee report will be distributed on April 10, 2025.  

New Reorganization FAQ Videos

MSMS has received many thoughtful questions regarding the reorganization efforts.  New FAQ videos are available for delegates and members on the Reorganization Plan and Recommendations to the House of Delegates.

As reported, the MSMS Task Force on Reorganization and the Board of Directors strongly believe changes are needed in order for MSMS to continue its current level of advocacy, service and activities for physicians.  These recommendations are data and research driven.  The changes have worked in other states and would position MSMS for long-term viability.  

As these recommendations require Bylaws changes, they have been submitted to the House on April 18, 2026, for decision. They include:

  • Eliminating mandatory dual membership and chartering of county medical societies 
  • Replacing the House of Delegates with an all-member, year-round policy forum
  • Reducing the size of the MSMS Board of Directors from 36 to 13 members, focusing on skill-based rather than representational governance   
  • Eliminating the Judicial Commission and requirement that county medical societies maintain a peer review and ethics committee

House of Delegates Resources

For any questions about the House of Delegates, please contact Rebecca Blake at 517-336-5729 or rblake@msms.org or Carrie Wheeler at cwheeler@msms.org or 517-336-5723.