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MSMS Continues to Grow Exclusive Member Benefits
At the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), we’re committed to supporting physicians at every stage of their career. As the only professional organization representing all physicians in Michigan, MSMS is your partner in navigating the evolving healthcare landscape with confidence, clarity, and support.
Being a member of MSMS means being able to take advantage of exclusive members only benefits including:
FREE Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Stay at the forefront of medical knowledge with MSMS’s robust lineup of CME opportunities—including live events, conferences, and on-demand webinars. Members now receive CME at no additional cost, a value of more than $4,000 annually.
Strong Advocacy for Physicians
MSMS works on your behalf to:
- Preserve liability protections
- Protect against inappropriate scope expansions
- Support physician-led, team-based care
- Preserve the physician-patient relationship
- Eliminate administrative burdens like prior authorization and step therapy
- Be the feet on the ground at Michigan’s Capitol – meeting with legislators, attending committee hearings, and monitoring legislative activity
- And so much more, MSMS is your direct line to state legislators and making changes at the state level.
Payer and Practice Support
We help physicians tackle administrative and payer-related challenges through:
- Health plan payment resolution, billing, and coding support
- Timely updates on new payer policies
- Advocacy for fair reimbursement and streamlined practice operations
- Regular meetings with health plans and insurers including Medicaid and Medicare
- Staying current on changes that impact care delivery such as health information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence
Legal and Regulatory Resources
Gain access to expert guidance on complex practice issues, including, but not limited to:
- Medical records compliance, HIPAA obligations, interpreter requirements, controlled substance prescribing, and scope of practice
- New and evolving federal and state rules and regulations
- Access to MSMS Legal Counsel on issues that broadly impact physicians
- Discounted legal reviews and consultations for medical staff bylaws, employment contracts, and physician audits
Exclusive Member Programs
- Preferred Partner Program with valuable physician services
- MSMS Physicians Insurance Agency – discounts on insurance for you and your practice
- Leadership opportunities on the MSMS Board and committees aligned with your interests
Join your colleagues. Support your profession. Protect the future of medicine.